Postdoc in Mathematics - Chair of Representation Theory

Postdoc en Mathématiques à l'EPFL, un institut prestigieux en Suisse. Profitez d'un environnement dynamique et innovant.

Tâches

• Collaborer sur la théorie de la représentation des groupes quantiques.

• Contribuer aux activités départementales et à l'enseignement.

• Participer à des projets de recherche en géométrie algébrique.

Compétences

• Doctorat en mathématiques avec un excellent parcours de recherche.

• Compétences en théorie des représentations et en géométrie algébrique.

• Excellentes capacités de communication en anglais.

Postdoc in Mathematics - Chair of Representation Theory
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne, EPFL

Workplace Lausanne, Lake Geneva region, Switzerland Category Mathematics | Research Management
Position Senior Scientist / Postdoc
Published 26 June 2025 Apply now »

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Postdoc in Mathematics - Chair of Representation Theory

Mission
The Chair of Representation Theory (headed by Prof. Andrei Negut) at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) is offering a 3-year postdoctoral position.

Main duties and responsibilities
This position is part of the Swiss National Science Foundation "Shuffle algebra techniques in representation theory, algebraic geometry and mathematical physics" grant. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate on research projects on the representation theory of quantum loop groups (as well as their Yangian and elliptic versions), using shuffle algebra tools and with an eye toward applications to combinatorics, integrable systems, algebraic geometry and categorification. They should also actively contribute to departmental activities, aswell as the standard teaching, grading and mentoring duties.

Profile

• Candidates should have (or be near completion of) a PhD in mathematics with an excellent research track record.
• The PhD defense must occur 24 months or less before the start of the appointment (tentatively summer 2026).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. French is not a requirement.
• This is a 3-year appointment, subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance at the end of the first year.

We offer

• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions - more information can be found on our website ( https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/') ).
• Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
• Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD candidates.

Information

Only applications submitted through the EPFL online platform will be considered. Please supply in one PDF:
• A brief cover letter.
• A CV with a publication list.
• A research statement.

Please arrange for three reference letters to be sent directly to talya.saladino@ epfl.ch . They should arrive before the deadline.

For any further information, please contact: talya.saladino@ epfl.ch

Deadline for applications : November 1st, 2025
Starting date : Summer 2026
Job Reference : 1645

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