2026 Postdoctoral Researchers in History of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg

The Chair for Sinology with a focus on the Intellectual and Cultural History of China — Institute for Near Eastern and East Asian Languages and Civilizations — at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany) invites applications for a position of a Postdoctoral Researcher with an interest in the global history of the mathematical sciences in China during the Qing dynasty.

The positions are associated with the interdisciplinary project “The Language of Algorithmic Mathematics” funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Although this project has a digital humanities component, we also welcome research that focuses on small corpora of texts or a specific mathematical domain. Together with the other project members the applicant will conduct research on the history of algorithmic mathematics in China in a global/transregional perspective and contribute to the following activities:

• collaboration in preparing applications for third-party funding
• contribute critical editions to a multilingual database of mathematical texts

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 8, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• City to studyBavaria
• School to studyFriedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Regular step increases and rising salary according to the collective agreement for the public service of the Länder (TV-L) or remuneration according to BayBesG as well as an additional annual special payment
• 30 days of vacation entitlement per calendar year for a five-day work week, with additional days off on December 24th and 31st.
• Company pension schemes and employee savings plans
• Intensive support during the academic qualification phase
• Comprehensive training by a dedicated team
• Joint activities within the teamWorkplaces within walking distance of public transport
• Family-friendly environment with holiday and childcare facilities
• Diverse training and further education opportunities
• Active health management

Requirements

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications:

• a PhD in Chinese studies, mathematical sciences or computational linguistics,
• a thorough understanding of mathematical concepts,
• preferably research experience in China, Hong Kong and/or Taiwan,
• experience in interdisciplinary and international research contexts,
• excellent knowledge of working languages English and Chinese

Selection Process

1. Apply online
2. Automatic confirmation of receipt sent by e-mail
3. Place of employment views applications
4. Invitation to first interview
5. Optional invitation to second interview in person at FAU
6. Is there a match?
7. Employment documents prepared
8. Consultation with Staff Council
9. Commencement of employment – welcome to FAU

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Apppllications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg website.