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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 Positions in Mathematics

Mission

The Chair of Number Theory at the EPFL invites applications for a postdoc position. The first deadline is October 15th 2025.

We seek outstanding candidates in Number Theory, focusing on the theory of automorphic forms and having strong interest in formalization of mathematics.

The anticipated starting date is Summer 2026 and is flexible; the initial duration of the position is 1 year, with the possibility of renewal for up to 4 years.

Profile

The candidates should have

A Ph.D. in Mathematics (be near completion).
A strong research record in number theory and related fields.
A robust background in the theory of authomorphic forms and formalization of mathematics.
Proficiency in English; Knowledge of French is not required.

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 students.

Informations

The review of applications will commence mid-May and will continue until the positions are filled.

Applications at: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/26926

Please submit:

A brief cover / motivation letter (PDF, up to 2 pages),
A curriculum vitae including a full list of publications,
A research statement (PDF, up to 3 pages),
Three reference letters.

Contract Start Date : 08/01/2026

Activity Rate : 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year renewable

Reference: 1716

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