Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics
Join Bar-Ilan University’s Department of Mathematics for a research-focused postdoc in algebra, analysis, or applied mathematics with no teaching duties.
Best for:Best for recent PhD graduates in mathematics with a strong research background in algebra, analysis, or applied fields, seeking a collaborative environment with access to external funding.
Overview
Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel, invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in mathematics, starting in Fall 2027. These positions are hosted by faculty members across diverse specializations, including algebra, harmonic analysis, representation theory, and computational neuroscience. The role is research-intensive with no teaching obligations, funded through faculty grants, prestigious external fellowships like the Zuckerman and Azrieli programmes, and other sources. Candidates must hold or be near completion of a PhD and be within five years of graduation. The university’s central location near Tel Aviv fosters collaboration with nearby institutions like the Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University, offering a vibrant mathematical community.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent and collaborative mathematical research under the supervision of a faculty member from the Department of Mathematics.
- Engage with the vibrant local mathematical community, including seminars, conferences, and reading groups at Bar-Ilan University and nearby institutions.
- Focus exclusively on research activities with no teaching obligations.
- Collaborate with faculty members on projects aligned with their research interests and external funding sources.
- Present research findings at conferences, workshops, or internal seminars as opportunities arise.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Mathematics or a related quantitative field, or completion expected by the end of the calendar year.
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and communication.
Instruction: English
- Proven research experience in mathematics, particularly in algebra, analysis, or applied fields.
- Strong publication record or potential to produce high-quality research.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-intensive environment.
- Fluency in academic English for communication and documentation.
- Candidates must be no more than 5 years from receiving their PhD at the time of appointment.
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned, but eligibility for external fellowships may apply.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: December 1, 2026 (rolling until filled) · open until filled
Submit an online application including a cover letter specifying prospective host(s), a CV, a research statement, and three letters of recommendation. Earlier submission by late October is encouraged for external fellowship deadlines.
- Cover letter (stating name(s) of prospective host(s))
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- 3 letters of recommendation
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