Uni Postdoctoral Mathematics

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Uni postdoctoral Mathematics

56 Faculty of Mathematics

Job vacancy starting : 12 / 01 / 2025 | Working hours : 40,00 | Classification CBA : §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until : 11 / 30 / 2028

Job ID : 4602

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.

We are looking for an open, innovative, and productive colleague who enjoys working in an international and interdisciplinary environment. Does that sound like something for you? Apply to join our team

Your professional field of activity :

We are looking for a University Assistant Postdoc to to complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Ulisse Stefanelli, PhD. The focus of our research is on the field of Calculus of variations and partial differential equations. More information about our research area and about our team can be found on our homepage at :

The start of the contract is negotiable. The employment period is 3 years from the beginning of the contract.

Your future tasks :

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means :

• Collaboration and research in the field of Calculus of variations and partial differential equations :

o You identify and address research questions in the field of Calculus of variations and partial differential equations.

o You become an active team member of the "Applied Mathematics and Modeling" research group.

o You participate in international scientific collaborations, as well as in international conferences and workshops.

o You participate in the administration of the institute, teaching, and research.

o You hold courses and examinations in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement and you

(co-)supervise students.

Required Qualifications / Position Requirement :

Completed doctorate in mathematics before the contract starts

Emphasis in one or more of the following areas : Calculus of variations, partial differential equations- .

Research competence & initiative demonstrated through international publications in peer relevant media- .

Excellent command of English, both written and spoke- n

You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence- .

You are not entitled to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred in connection with the admission process-.

What we offer :

Does this spark your interest? Would you like to take on this new challenge as part of the research team around Prof. Stefanelli?

Then we are looking forward to you and your meaningful application :

with your letter of motivation

a scientific CV, including a list of publications, talks, third-party funding, and teaching activities (if applicable- )

your certificate of a completed PhD programme (required before the start of the contract) an- d

contact details of three persons for reference-.

either :

via our job portal by clicking on "Create Profile - Login & Logout" in the header on the upper right, o

directly in this job posting by clicking the "Apply now" - Button on the bottom right side-.

If you have any questions, please contact :

Ulisse Stefanelli

We look forward to new personalities in our team

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline : 11 / 18 / 2025