Jetzt als Academic research assistant (m/f/x) bei Universität des Saarlandes bewerben – Dein neuer Job in Saarbrücken

Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.

Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the

university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to

share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over

17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland

University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. Saarland University is officially recognized as one of

Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one

of the largest employers in the region.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science is inviting applications for the following position commencing 01

April 2024

Academic research assistant (m/f/x)
Reference number W2341, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV- L, duration

of employment: 3 years with the possibility of extension for another 3 years, volume of employment: 100 % of
standard working time.

Workplace/Department:

Department of Mathematics

Job requirements and responsibilities:

Research in algebraic and complex geometry, in particular in birational geometry

Your academic qualifications:

• Doctoral degree / PhD in algebraic geometry

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• have an excellent research track record in algebraic geometry

• have expertise in birational geometry, in particular in the Minimal Model Program and/or applications of L2 methods in

• contribute to the research of the department

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder
The pay grade assigned to an employee depends on their professional qualifications and the number of years of service. Each pay grade is
further subdivided into levels. Entry-level employees with no previous experience will initially be assigned a level 1 rating. After one year at
level 1 of the E10 pay grade, an employee will move up to level 2. After a further two years, the employee will move to level 3, etc.

• contribute to the teaching of the department (4 hours a week)

What we can offer you:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of

teleworking

• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions

• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)

• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports

programme

• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)

• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket Plus‘ of the saarVV)

We look forward to receiving your application in electronic form. The application should include your CV, publications

list and a research statement. Please include the reference number W2341 in the subject line of the e-mail.

Applications must be received by no later than 30.09.2023 and should be sent to the e-mail: lazic@math.uni-sb.de.

In addition, please arrange for two independent letters of recommendation to be sent by e-mail to the same e-mail-

address.

If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contact:

Herr Prof. Dr. Vladimir Lazić

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Campus E2.4, Saarland University, 66123 Saarbrücken

Tel.: +49 681 302 3800

Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the

requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.

If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the

Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can

find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung.

Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB

can be rei