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FSMP (Paris) Chairs of excellence

FSMP Chairs of excellence aim to host one or two top rank mathematicians in one or more laboratories affiliated with the Foundation. All topics in fundamental and applied mathematics, as well as in fundamental computer science, are eligible. Deadline December 1st 2025. Applications: online.

FSMP (Paris) Postdoctoral program

The Fondation Sciences Mathématiques de Paris offers 10 post-doctoral positions in mathematics and fundamental computer science. These two-year positions are available from October 2026 in research laboratories affiliated to the Foundation. Deadline December 1st 2025. Applications: online.

Post-doc in Paris

One post-doctoral position is available at the Paris node of the project MAS - Model theory of Algebraic Structures, funded by the French National Research Agency. Project coordinator Frank Wagner (ICJ, Lyon); Paris node coordinator Tomás Ibarlucía (IMJ-PRG). Complete list of members. Topics within the scope of project include: definable groups under generalized tameness assumptions; continuous logic and ergodic theory; algebraicity and transcendence in tame fields; groups of finite Morley rank. Applicants should have a strong background in model theory or in one of the fields adjacent to the project (group theory, field theory, ergodic theory). Position based at Institut de Mathématiques de Jussieu-PRG in Paris. Duration roughly two years (a bit less for experienced candidates, who would receive a higher salary). CNRS sets salaries individually based on experience but someone completing their PhD in 2025/2026 should expect a monthly salary of around 2475 € (net). No teaching duties. Application online should include a detailed CV with a list of publications, a research statement, and a short cover letter. Applicants should also arrange for at least two recommendation letters, to be sent directly to: ibarlucia@imj-prg.fr The position is expected to start in September or October 2026 but the exact starting date is negotiable. Deadline January 15th, 2026. For further information write to Tomás Ibarlucia.

Post-doctoral fellowship at University of Toronto

With teaching duties. Although no specific domain is mentioned in the ad, candidates from model theory are encouraged to apply. Some competence in functional analysis would be desirable. Starting date: July 2026. Recommended deadline: December 15th, but applications may be reviewed as long as positions remain available. For further information write to Franklin Tall.

Faculty positions (open rank) in Model Theory at Fudan University

Intended start date of September 2026 (subject to negotiation). There are currently four faculty members, two specializing in model theory and two specializing in philosophy of mathematics. There are currently 13 master’s students and 5 PhD students in the logic group (including 4 PhD students in model theory). Teaching can be done in either English or Chinese. Deadline December 22nd.

Postdoc at the University of Waterloo

Two-year postdoctoral fellowship, to begin on July 1, 2026. Research areas: pure mathematics, with special interest in Geometry and Topology, Model Theory, and Quantum Information. Applications through MathJobs. Deadline January 9, 2026.

POCOCOP PhD and Postdoc positions at TU Dresden or TU Wien

The ERC Synergy Grant POCOCOP (Polynomial-time computation: opening the black boxes in constraint problems) is offering several postdoc and PhD positions at TU Wien and TU Dresden. The goal of the project is to systematically explore polynomial-time tractability in the field of constraint satisfaction and its extensions, in particular promise CSPs, valued CSPs, and CSPs over infinite domains. The project is jointly led by three principal investigators: Manuel Bodirsky (TU Dresden), Michael Pinsker (TU Vienna), and Libor Barto (Charles University, Prague).
We are looking for highly motivated and creative candidates and in particular encourage female researchers to apply. The applicants should have a strong background in at least one of the following fields: theoretical computer science, universal algebra, or model theory. For the PhD positions the requirements are a Master's degree or equivalent in mathematics or computer science. For the Postdoc positions the requirements are a PhD or equivalent in mathematics or computer science. Successful candidates will be based at TU Wien or TU Dresden, but collaborate with the other two groups intensively.
For full consideration, we encourage applicants to express their interest by the 31st of December 2025. The duration of the positions will be up to 3 years. The positions come with a very good salary, are fully funded from the ERC grant and carry no teaching load; however, if desired participation in teaching might be arranged. There is sufficient funding for conference and research exchange trips.
Applicants should send a motivation letter, CV, a statement of research experience and interests, and a list of publications (if applicable) in a single PDF file to: jobs(at)acronym_of_the_grant(dot)eu . The application may also include a short annotation of at most three of their best papers; in the case of the PhD positions, a copy of the Master's thesis should be included. Applicants should moreover arrange for at least two recommendation letters to be sent directly to the same email address. Informal inquiries are very welcome.