This program aims to support the development of research projects in mathematics and its interactions at the University of Strasbourg through the funding of post-doctoral positions within the laboratories of the Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute IRMIA++.
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In Autumn 2025, there are two separate calls :
-one for mathematics or computer science projects
-one for the astronomy and astrophysics projects.
These two calls follow different processes and schedules that are described on this page.
Mathematics or Computer Science - Description of the positions
1 to 2 post-doctoral positions are open for a hiring in 2026.
The positions are located in Strasbourg: each laureate will be assigned to the laboratory (IRMA or ICube) of his/her host team.
The contract is one-year long, renewable once.
The salary will be defined according to the experience and the level of expertise of the candidate, according to the salary scale in force at the University of Strasbourg.
In addition and if they wish, the successful candidates will have the possibility to teach in the courses of the UFR Mathematics and Computer Science or of another component within the framework of the collaborations of the Interdisciplinary Thematic Institute IRMIA++.
The job description can be downloaded below:
Mathematics or Computer Science - Eligibility and criteria
All candidates must have defended their thesis within the last 3 years at the time of hiring (the position will start in 2026, a priori around September-October, and in March at the earliest).
Candidates planning to be hired more than three years after their PhD are not eligible for this call.
They are invited to get in touch with their future supervisor/collaborators members of ITI IRMIA++ in order to submit a proposal within the framework of the Research project call.
Applicants who have completed their thesis under the direction or co-direction of an IRMIA++ researcher are not eligible.
Priority will be given to interdisciplinary projects highlighting concrete ways of interacting or bringing about interactions (working groups,...). The scientific quality of the project will also be an important criterion. The presented project has to be explicitely supported by at least one member of ITI IRMIA++.
Mathematics or Computer Science - Application and selection
Deadline for applications: November 09th, 2025
The selection of the candidates is made in 2 consecutive phases:
Phase 1 - Online application
The candidate, the supervisor from IRMIA++ and external supports must individually fill the dedicated online form, selecting the call "Post-doctoral Position Call for project".
- The candidate has to select the profile "Candidate - Mathematics or Computer Science" and upload the following documents in the form:
-A document written in English containing a presentation of PhD work, the candidate's project for scientific integration into the host team, a list of local and external collaborators
Font size 10/12 - 5 pages maximum without bibliographical references
PDF format - 10Mb maximum
-A resume
PDF format - 10Mb maximum
- The supervisor from IRMIA++ has to upload the following documents in the form:
-A letter of support for the scientific project, describing its challenges and scientific context, as well as its alignment with the ITI IRMIA++ project. The project may be co-written with the candidate.
PDF format - 10Mo maximum
-A resume for them and for each of the supervisors
PDF format - 10Mb maximum
- External support can upload their letter of recommendation.
External supports are not mandatory but recommended, and are not limited in number.
Please click on the button below to access the form:
An application is considered complete only if at least both the candidate and the supervisor from IRMIA++ fill the online form on their respective section before the deadline.
The applications (including the submission from the candidate + from the supervisor + from external support) will be reviewed by the IRMIA++ ITI scientific expert committee in mid-December 2025.
Phase 2 - Individual Interviews
The scientific committee will establish a list of candidates to be interviewed from the applications received. These candidates will be contacted to proceed to individual interviews with an ad-hoc interdisciplinary committee, made up of researchers from the ITI disciplines. The interview will last 20 minutes per candidate.
These pre-selected candidates will be notified of their interview date in December 2025. The interviews will take place in December 2025-January 2026.
Successful candidates (on the main list and on the complementary list) will be notified at the end of January 2026 of the decision concerning their application.
Astronomy and Astrophysics - Description of the position
One post-doctoral fellowship position is opened, on any scientific topic covered by the ObAS: stellar and star cluster populations, star formation, interstellar medium, high energy astrophysics including processes associated with compact objects and black holes and the exploitation of the SVOM mission, galactic archeology including exploitation of the Gaia mission, galaxy evolution and cosmology including the exploitation of the Euclid mission, and data science including data sharing and reuse.
The position is located in Strasbourg, and the successful candidate will be assigned to the ObAS laboratory.
The contract is expected to start in September-October 2026. The contract is initially for one year, and may be extended up to 3 years.
The salary will be determined based on the candidate's experience and level of expertise, according to the salary scale in effect at the University of Strasbourg.
The job description can be downloaded below:
Astronomy and Astrophysics - Eligibility and criteria
All candidates must have defended their thesis within the last 3 years at the time of hiring (the position will start in 2026, a priori around September-October, and in March at the earliest).
Candidates planning to be hired more than three years after their PhD are not eligible for this call.
They are invited to get in touch with their future supervisor/collaborators members of ITI IRMIA++ in order to submit a proposal within the framework of the Research project call.
Applicants who have completed their thesis under the direction or co-direction of an IRMIA++ researcher are not eligible.
Applicants must possess a Ph.D in astronomy or physics and must have demonstrated the ability to conduct fully independent research.
The research project must have a strong interdisciplinary component involving applied mathematics (including computer science, machine learning or deep learning). The observatory fellow will conduct their own independent research, but is expected to interact with the local researchers from ObAS and whenever possible from IRMIA++.
Astronomy and Astrophysics - Application and selection
Deadline for applications: November 09th, 2025
The selection of the candidates is made in 2 consecutive phases:
Phase 1 - Online application
The candidate must fill the dedicated online form, selecting the call "Post-doctoral Position Call for project" and the profile "Candidate - Astrophysics".
The following documents have to be uploaded in the form:
-A cover letter and a statement of research interests
In English - PDF format - 10Mb maximum each
-A resume
PDF format - 10Mb maximum
If needed, external support can personnaly upload their letter of recommendation.
Please click on the button below to access the form:
The applications will be reviewed by an internal committee in mid-December 2025.
Phase 2 - Individual Interviews
The pre-selected candidates will be contacted to proceed to individual interviews with an internal committee.
Successful candidates (on the main list and on the complementary list) will be notified at the end of January 2026 of the decision concerning their application.
