Tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Fundamental Mathematics, Utrecht (The Netherlands)

Utrecht University has a Tenure-track opening for an Assistant professor of Mathematics in the Division of Fundamental Mathematics (0,8 -- 1,0 FTE)

We are searching for candidates whose expertise is in algebraic topology, differential topology, or (higher) category theory; or in related areas in algebra, algebraic geometry, or mathematical logic.

The appointment is at the level of assistant professor, initially for a period of 5 years. The position is partially funded by the Spinoza grant of Prof dr I. Moerdijk. In case of positive evaluations, the position becomes permanent after 5 years. In exceptional cases, the higher rank of associate professor is negotiable. Funds have been reserved so the candidate can appoint one PhD student.

Application deadline is 16 October 2016.