This is part of a project on "Higher defect state sum models" that involves both conceptual aspects of topological quantum field theories in general, and also applications in dimensions 2, 3 and 4. A key method is the orbifold construction summarised e.g. in arXiv:2307.16674 [math-ph].
To apply for the position, the following documents should be sent to nils.carqueville@univie.ac.at:
- CV
- list of university courses taken and grades obtained
- cover letter with preferred start date, and a brief summary of previous contact with TQFT and higher categories
- (draft of) Master thesis and/or research statement
- two recommendation letters
The initial application deadline is March 26.
