PhD Position in Algebraic Topology

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Full time Amsterdam, North Holland Postsecondary Teachers
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Job Description

Do you have an inquisitive mind and a passion for mathematics? Please apply for a PhD position at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

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The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a 4-year PhD position in Algebraic Topology. The PhD student will work on topics in Topology such as manifold invariants, exploring links to Homotopy Theory and Mathematical Physics, under the supervision of Renee Hoekzema. Furthermore there is the possibility to work on applications of Topology in the Sciences.  

Symmetry on the interface of topology and higher algebra 
The position is part of the NWO ENW-XL project Symmetry on the interface of topology and higher algebra (https://www.math.ru.nl/symmetry/), based at Radboud University Nijmegen, Ut...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full time
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026