Postdoctoral Position in Operator Theory & Complex/Numerical Analysis, Netherlands for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  20-Jan-2026
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Fixed-term employment contract for 13 months with a gross monthly salary ranging €3,546–€5,538 (depending on experience) plus benefits

The University of Twente is offering Postdoctoral Position in Operator Theory & Complex/Numerical Analysis for the academic session 2025/2026.

Candidates must hold a PhD (or be near completion) in pure or applied mathematics, demonstrating excellence in functional or complex analysis and related areas like numerical linear algebra or operator algebras. A creative mindset, strong problem-solving, analytical, writing, and communication skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively in international teams.

Founded in 1961, the University of Twente (UT) is a public research university located in Enschede, Netherlands, renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit and interdisciplinary approach blending technology, engineering, and social sciences. Ranked in the global top 200-300 universities, it hosts around 12,000-13,000 students, including over 4,000 internationals from 100+ nationalities, across five faculties focused on fields like engineering, computer science, nanotechnology, robotics, and sustainable energy.

Universiteit Twente Information

Universiteit Twente Grants

Postdoctoral Position in Operator Theory & Complex/Numerical Analysis, Netherlands for Fellowship Founded in 1961, Universiteit Twente (University of Twente) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Enschede (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Overijssel. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Universiteit Twente is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteit Twente offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All countries are eligible to apply
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The position is awarded in mathematics, especially in functional analysis, complex analysis, numerical linear algebra, operator algebras, harmonic analysis, or related mathematical disciplines
  • Admissible Criteria:
  • PhD (or near completion) in pure or applied mathematics

  • Excellent profile in functional/complex analysis and related fields (numerical linear algebra, operator algebras, etc.)

  • Creative problem-solving, strong analytical, writing, and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international setting

  • Willingness to teach mathematics and non-mathematics students.

Offered Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on Dutch university collective labor agreement

  • Holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%)

  • Pension scheme included

  • Access to campus sports facilities

  • Minimum 232 annual leave hours plus additional leave for full-time 40 hours/week employment

  • Opportunities to attend scientific workshops and conferences

  • Professional and personal development support

  • Family-friendly policies including parental leave and partner career support.

Application Process

  • Applicants must submit an application online before January 20, 2026, including:
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least two academic references

  • Motivation letter describing fit and research ambitions

  • Digital copy of the PhD thesis

  • Transcript of BSc and MSc academic records

For more information, contact Dr. Felix Schwenninger via  . Applications must be submitted through the official application portal:
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