We offer:
- Initial appointment for two years, with the option of a one-year extension subject to review.
- Salary according to TVöD-Bund Entgeltgruppe E13.
- No teaching duties, but there is a possibility to teach an advanced course for graduate students.
- Funding for travel.
- Excellent research environment, with strong activity in neighboring areas such as differential geometry, Teichmüller theory, geometric group theory, Lie theory, cluster algebras, and others.
Application materials:
- Cover letter/statement of purpose
The length should not exceed one page.
No need to include addresses or salutations.
At the top left of the document, clearly state your preferred start date.
The body of the letter should include a brief outline of how your research interests align with the scope of the Low-Dimensional Topology group at MPI MiS and an explanation of why you would like to join this group. - CV
- List of publications (if not included in the CV)
- PhD certificate
If you have not yet received your PhD certificate: Please upload a short statement about the current status of your studies and expected PhD thesis submission date, as well as a brief summary of your thesis. - Research statement
- Names and contact information of at least two referees willing to supply letters of recommendation.
If you have not yet completed your PhD, one of your referees must be your doctoral advisor.
Contact & Questions Contact & Questions
If you have any questions please visit https://www.mis.mpg.de/low-dimensional-topology, the institute's webpage or contact us at application(at)mis.mpg.de
Application & Deadline:
Deadline: December 1st, 2025.
Starting date: flexible - from early 2026, but no later than October 1, 2026.
Applications are submitted through an electronic form hosted by Opencampus.net.
During the application process, you will be asked for which kind of position you apply.
Please submit your documents using our online application form and choose:
- "Application MPI MiS" applying as postdoctoral researcher. In this case, you will be asked for which kind of position you apply. Please choose “Low-dimensional Topology". Also, asked for your mentor, please choose Anna Parlak
- Your application will automatically be also considered for the current general postdoc call of the institute. If you don't want your application to be considered there, please inform us via email. If you want your application to be considered also by other mentors, please add them to the application.
About the location:
MPI MiS is an international center for pure and applied mathematical research in Leipzig, Germany. The broader scientific environment in Leipzig includes two other Max Planck Institutes (Cognitive Science and Evolutionary Anthropology) as well as the University of Leipzig.
The Max-Planck society strives for gender diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals.
Job Openings
Postdoc Call 2026 Postdoc Call 2026
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Low-Dimensional Topology or Dynamics Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Low-Dimensional Topology or Dynamics
