Postdoc position Algebraic Complexity, Asymptotic Spectra and Tensors

Do you enjoy working on interdisciplinary research problems at the intersection of mathematics theoretical computer science and quantum information theory Are you interested in algebraic complexity theory fast matrix multiplication algorithms the geometry and representation theory of tensors asymptotic spectrum duality and applications The research group of Jeroen Zuiddam at University of Amsterdam is looking for an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to advance various exciting research directions.

Join Us!

We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to work on problems in the intersection of mathematics computer science and quantum informationspecifically in the areas of algebraic complexity theory geometry and representation theory of tensors quantum information theory and the theory of asymptotic spectrato join the research group of Jeroen Zuiddam.

This is what you will do

You are expected to take an active role in research activities developing both the research directions of the research groupin algebraic complexity theory geometry and representation theory of tensors quantum information theory asymptotic spectrum duality and applicationsas well as your own.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Conducting independent and collaborative research resulting in academic talks and publications in peer-reviewed international conferences and journals.
• Actively contributing to the research activities of the research group.
• Actively participating in local and international seminars and workshops.

What we ask of you

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher.

Your experience and profile:

• PhD degree in mathematics or theoretical computer science.
• Committed researcher demonstrated by talks and publications at international refereed academic conferences and journals.
• Strong expertise in one or more of algebraic complexity theory algebraic geometry representation theory tensor ranks discrete mathematics and quantum information theory (and preferably a combination of these).
• Flexible readiness to participate in interdisciplinary cooperation.
• Professional command of English.

Affinity with computational experimentation in mathematics (Python Sage Mathematica Macaulay2 Gurobi etc) is a plus.

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 24 months. The preferred starting date is to be discussed. The gross monthly salary based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience ranges between 3546 to 5538 (scale 10).This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 83% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement the 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

You will work in this team

TheFaculty of Science has a student body of around 8000 as well as 1800 members of staff working in education research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works be it elementary particles the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.

The Korteweg-de Vries Instituut voor Wiskunde (KdVI) is the mathematical research institute of the Faculty of Science of the Universiteit van Amsterdam. The KdV Institute offers a stimulating scientific environment in which research focuses mainly within the research programmes (1) Algebra Geometry and Mathematical Physics (2) Pure Applied and Numerical Analysis and (3) Stochastics and (4) Discrete Mathematics and Quantum Information. It also provides the lecturers and instructors for the mathematics teaching within the Science Faculty. The KdV Institute participates in the NWO research clusters GQT STAR NDNS and DIAMANT and in the Gravity programme NETWORKS. There is formal (and informal) cooperation with the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) the VU University and with Eurandom in Eindhoven. KdVI counts about 40 staff members and 50 postdocs and PhD students. You will be working in the research group of Jeroen Zuiddam.

If you are interested in this position we look forward to receiving your application. Please apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 16 January2026. If you have any questions or if you require additional information please contact:

• Jeroen Zuiddam assistant professor

Applications should include the following information (with your CV in one pdf file and the other documents combined into another pdf file):

• Detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• Letter of motivation;
• Research statement;

• List of publications;
• Names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.

A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure (for details:national knowledge security guidelines). Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.