Assistant Professor in Pure Mathematics

Faculty: 

Faculty of Science

Department: 

Department of Mathematics

Hours per week: 

36 to 40

Application deadline: 

23 February 2026

Join the diverse and international Department of Mathematics at Utrecht University as an Assistant Professor in Pure Mathematics. We welcome applications from across the broad field of pure mathematics, including Analysis, Differential Equations, Geometry, Topology, Algebra, Number Theory, Representation Theory, and Logic. Together with your fellow staff members, you will carry out cutting-edge research and contribute to the education of the next generation of mathematicians.

You are a researcher who is eager to play an active role in all aspects of academic life in our department, with a balanced commitment to both research and teaching. 

You will build and sustain your own research programme. In this role you will apply for external funding, supervise PhD candidates and postdocs, and organize relevant scientific meetings at the national and international level. You welcome opportunities for collaborations with members of the Utrecht Geometry Centre  and/or the University at large. 
You will teach courses at a variety of levels, ranging from first-year Bachelor’s to advanced Master’s courses. This may also include service teaching. Master’s courses can be taught locally or as part of the national Master's programme, Mastermath. Teaching will account for 50% of your position, with a typical teaching load of approximately 120 contact hours per year. You will supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses as well as smaller-scale projects. We value and encourage innovation in teaching; the University provides funding to support promising ideas.

By engaging in the daily life of the Mathematical Institute  and taking on positions of responsibility, you will help shape the future of the department.

You will play a committed role in all aspects of academic life. Ideally, your eligibility is exemplified by: 

• a PhD in mathematics or a related discipline, aligned with the described research areas;
• a collection of significant research achievements and a proven track record of international publications in leading journals;
• high potential for the acquisition of external research funds;
• proven ability or potential to supervise and mentor postdocs, PhD candidates, and Bachelor's and Master's students;
• commitment to inspiring and engaging teaching, with the ability to teach and develop courses for the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in Mathematics, as well as service teaching, based on an in-depth understanding of current developments in the field;
• active involvement in, or ideas for, (inter)national scientific and societal activities, including public engagement and outreach.

A University Teaching Qualification  (UTQ) should be obtained during the first years of the appointment. Utrecht University expects all applicants to be proficient in English (level C1). If you do not have a command of Dutch, we ask you to learn the language within 5 years. Utrecht University will support you in this.
In view of our policy to improve gender balance we strongly  encourage people of all genders to apply. Diversity among group members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of research. Therefore, applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. 

• a position for one year, with the prospect of permanent employment following a positive evaluation;
• a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between € 4.728 and €6.433 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development , various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities . You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University .

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The Mathematical Institute  is part of the Department of Mathematics . It organises and teaches the Bachelor's curricula in Mathematics as well as the (English-taught) Master's programme in Mathematics and some service teaching in mathematics. The Institute is internationally recognised for its research in both pure and applied mathematics. It houses the Utrecht Geometry Centre  and maintains a long-standing tradition of transdisciplinary collaboration with other scientific fields including atmosphere/ocean sciences, computational life sciences, mathematical biology, mathematical economics, medical and seismic imaging, theoretical computer science, and theoretical physics. We participate in university focus areas in Complex Systems and Applied Data Science. 

For more information, please contact Gijs Heuts at g.s.k.s.heuts@uu.nl .

Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl .

As Utrecht University, we want to be a home  for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.

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If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the "Apply now" button! Please enclose:

• your motivation letter, in which you discuss your fit for this position and draw on your experience in research, teaching, or other activities (including the aspects of teamwork and leadership);
• your curriculum vitae, including publication list;
• a research statement (maximum three pages; excluding bibliography);
• a teaching statement (maximum one page);
• three names of contacts who we can ask for a reference letter, including one who we can ask for a teaching reference letter. 

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The application deadline is 23 February 2026.