ANR project MAS Lyon postdoc announcement

One post-doctoral position is available at the Lyon node of the project MAS – Model theory of Algebraic Structures, funded by the French National Research Agency. More information on the MAS project can be found at

https://math.univ-lyon1.fr/~tsankov/MAS/

Topics within the scope of project include: definable groups under generalized tameness assumptions; continuous logic and ergodic theory; algebraicity and transcendence in tame fields; groups of finite Morley rank.

Applicants should have a strong background in model theory or in one of the fields adjacent to the project (group theory, field theory, ergodic theory).

The position will be based at the Institut Camille Jordan in Lyon.

The duration of the position is two years. The salary will be around 2400 € net. There are no teaching duties.

The application should be sent to wagner@math.univ-lyon1.fr and should include a detailed CV with a list of publications, a research statement, and a short cover letter. Applicants should also arrange for at least two recommendation letters to be sent directly to the same address.

The position is expected to start in September or October 2026 but the exact starting date is negotiable.

To receive full consideration, applications and recommendation letters should be received before March 1st, 2026.

For further information regarding this announcement, please write to: wagner@math.univ-lyon1.fr