The mathematics institute of Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for one PhD position in the joint project "K-Theory and Normal Complexes" together with EPF Lausanne within the framework of the DFG Priority Programme SPP 2458 "Combinatorial Synergies".

This is a project at the interface of Algebraic Geometry and Combinatorics. The position will be based in Berlin in the group of Christian Haase, but the doctoral researcher will be co-advised by Leonid Monin in Lausanne.

Job description:
The doctoral researcher will study combinatorial models of different cohomology theories of algebraic varieties and their extensions to a purely combinatorial setting.

The doctoral researcher will have regular extended stays in Lausanne. Several visits to international collaborators are planned. The
doctoral researcher will participate in and actively organize scientific and networking events for the SPP.

There is no teaching obligation.

Requirements:
Completed Master´s degree in mathematics (or equivalent).

Desirable:
The applicants should have expertise in one of the following areas and high motivation to learn more about the other areas:
* toric varieties
* intersection theory
* matroid theory
* polyhedral combinatorics including Ehrhart theory

Applications should include the following:
- application/motivation letter
- CV
- Diplomas/transcripts
- Master's Thesis (or draft)
- Recommendation letter sent separately to nordt@math.fu-berlin.de

For further information, please contact Sabrina Nordt (nordt@math.fu-berlin.de ).