Lecturer in Analysis (tenure track) in Brusela

Subject to final administrative approval, the Department of Mathematics of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has an open position in Analysis.

Applications are invited from candidates with proven research ability in this area. We are especially interested in applicants with research interests in Op- erator algebras or Differential geometry.

You should have an emerging track-record of research at a level of international excellence, including publications in leading international journals in your area, as well as a completed PhD in mathematics. You will maintain an active pro- gram of research - possibly in cooperation with one of the existing research groups of the department in topology, algebra and probability - and will contribute to the general work of the department, including the teaching of a range of mathematics courses in the bachelor and master program of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

The initial appointment is tenure track for five years and comes with a reduced teaching load to allow more time for research activities. In the fifth year of the appointment you will be evaluated and if this evaluation is positive the position will be converted into a tenured faculty position at the level of Main Lecturer. Teaching languages are English and Dutch. If you do not speak Dutch you are expected to learn the language within the period of your initial five-year appointment. The required proficiency level will depend on he duties assigned to you. Dutch language courses are offered on the campus of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Starting date will be October 1, 2013 or possibly somewhat later after mutual agreement.

For further information please contact the chairman of the hiring committee, Professor Stefaan Caenepeel (scaenepe@vub.ac.be)

Applications including an updated CV and academic portfolio, research and teaching statements have to be done electronically via http://vub.talentfinder.be/en/vacatures/g/academisch-personeel/index.aspx where the position will be posted during the month of April 2013.