Post-doctoral researcher M/F - Experimental mathematics (geometry, topology)

Post-doctoral researcher M/F - Experimental mathematics (geometry, topology) Download job offer in PDF format Level of qualifications required : PhD or equivalent Fonction : Tempary Research Position Level of experience : Up to 3 years Context Within the OURAGAN team, inside IMJ-PRG laboratory, the objective is to develop the theoretical approach and the experimental tools for problems related to low dimensional geometry and topology. Conditions of a good research, in particular for scientific travel, will be covered by the team. Assignment With the assistance of Antonin Guilloux, the recruited individual will undertake the necessary work for a theoretical and experimental study of character varieties. A strong knowledge of the literature in this crucial field - which lies at the intersection of topology, geometry, dynamics, and algebraic geometry - is required, as well as familiarity with the theoretical and computational tools already available. The recruited individual will take an active part in the scientific life of the team and the laboratory, including participating in the organization committees for working groups, seminars, and conferences. Main activities Main activities : • study the earthquake dynamics, including in the case of projective structures on surfaces; • find discreteness conditions for specific types of representations; • study how character varieties vary with the characteristic of the field and the associated geometric structures. Skills Technical skills and level required : the skills of a mathematics researcher at a doctoral level, and an ease of use of SageMath, Maple. Languages : English (fluent) Relational skills : good social skills to be a dynamic member of the team Benefits package • Subsidized meals • Partial reimbursement of public transport costs • Leave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.) • Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hours • Professional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.) • Social, cultural and sports events and activities • Access to vocational training • Social security coverage Apply for this position Share • Facebook • Linkedin • Twitter • Email General Information • Theme/Domain : Algorithmics, Computer Algebra and Cryptology • Town/city : Paris • Inria Center : Centre Inria de Paris • Starting date : 2027-02-01 • Duration of contract : 6 months • Deadline to apply : 2026-11-13 Warning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed. Instruction to apply Defence Security : This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment. Recruitment Policy : As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities. Contacts • Inria Team : OURAGAN • Recruiter : Guilloux Antonin / antonin.guilloux@inria.fr The keys to success Essential qualities in order to fulfil this assignment are feeling at ease in an environment of scientific dynamics and theoretical research and wanting to learn and listen. About Inria Inria, the French national institute for research in digital science and technology, supports the French government in national research and innovation strategies in the digital field, acting as Digital Programs Agency. Inria leads over 300 research and innovation projects with its 3,500 scientists, engineers, and support staff, in partnership with universities and the digital ecosystem (businesses, entrepreneurs, and public stakeholders). Together, we explore strategic fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, cloud technologies, digital transformation in healthcare, digital twins, and digital technologies for defence. We develop practical solutions such as software, tech startups, partnerships with national companies, and cutting-edge training programmes. Our goal is to drive scientific, technological, and industrial excellence to ensure France’s digital sovereignty.