Institute of Mathematics

Postdoctoral position in Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 75 %

Start of employment September 1st, 2025 (negotiable), temporary

The Institute of Mathematics at the University of Zurich represents mathematics in research and teaching at a high international level and is involved in projects with scientists at leading with scientists at leading universities in Switzerland and abroad.

The Institute offers a stimulating research environment and excellent working conditions. The University of Zurich is an equal opportunity and family friendly employer.

Your responsibilities

The successful candidate will joint Prof. Corinna Ulcigrai's research group, whose main research is on chaotic properties of parabolic systems, and will be supported by Prof. Ulcigrai's SNSF grant “New Frontiers of Renormalization”.
The successful applicant is also expected to contribute to the teaching and research activities at the Institute of Mathematics.

Your profile

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Mathematics with a specialization in either Ergodic Theory, Dynamical Systems or other related fields.

Information on your application

Please submit your application with
  • Curriculum vitaee
  • Research statement
as one PDF file and arrange at least two letters of recommendation to be sent directly to ulcigrai.postdoc@math.uzh.ch by January 15, 2025. Late applications will be considered until the post is filled.

What we offer

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  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich
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  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
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  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower
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What we offer

Work-Life Balance
  • Flexible working models (such as part-time positions, mobile working, job-sharing)
  • Childcare at the kihz foundation of UZH and ETH


More
Learning and Development
  • Wide range of continuing education courses of UZH and the Canton of Zurich
  • Language Center run jointly with ETH Zurich

More
Food
  • Food and drinks at reduced prices in the UZH cafeterias
  • Lunch-Check-card with UZH contribution

More
Healthcare
  • Special conditions on the Academic Sports Association ASVZ
  • Free seasonal flu vaccinations
  • Rest and relaxation at the quiet room in the university tower

More
Discounts
  • Private traffic: Carsharing, rent a vehicle, parking space
  • Digitalization: Hardware, software, mobile phone subscriptions
  • Special conditions on hotel reservations

More
Conditions of Employment
  • Policies of the UZH
  • Most UZH staff are employed according to public law


More
International Services
  • Support for people from outside Switzerland

More
Campuses
  • Campuses Zurich City, Zurich Irchel, Oerlikon and Schlieren
  • Sites Zurich West, Old Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden and Lengg

More

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