Academic research assistent in Saarbrücken bei Universität des Saarlandes

Saarland University is a campus university that is internationally recognized for its strong research programmes.

Fostering young academic talent and creating ideal conditions for teaching and research are a core part of the

university’s mission. As part of the University of the Greater Region, Saarland University enables students and staff to

share and exchange knowledge and ideas between disciplines, between universities and across borders. With over

17,000 national and international students, studying more than a hundred different academic disciplines, Saarland

University is a diverse and dynamic learning environment. [Saarland University is officially recognized as one of

Germany’s family-friendly higher-education institutions and with a combined workforce of more than 4,000 it is one

of the largest employers in the region.]

The Department of Mathematics at Saarland University is inviting applications for the following position commencing

01 April 2024

Academic research assistant (m/f/x)

Reference number W2409, salary in accordance with the German TV-L salary scale1, pay grade: E13 TV-L, duration

of employment: for a limited period of three years with the option of extension, volume of employment: 75 % of

standard working time.

Workplace/Department:

The research group headed by Professor Christian Bender focuses on research problems in stochastics and financial

mathematics, in particular (backward) stochastic differential equations, stochastic calculus, valuation of financial

derivatives and Monte Carlo methods.

Job requirements and responsibilities:

• The candidate is expected to conduct research on one of the above-mentioned key topics of the research group

and will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. Moreover, the successful applicant will supervise and

teach tutorial classes and will support the research group, e.g., in exam organization.

Your academic qualifications:

• Completed scientific university studies in mathematics or a closely related subject

• Language skills (according to GER): English – at least B2

The successful candidate will also be expected to:

• In-depth knowledge of stochastic analysis, financial mathematics and/or Monte Carlo simulation

• Language skills (according to GER): German – at least B2

1 TV-L = collective agreement on remuneration of public sector employees in the German Länder

What we can offer you:

• A flexible work schedule allowing you to balance work and family, among other things the possibility of

teleworking

• Secure and future-oriented employment with attractive conditions

• A broad range of further education and professional development programmes (for example language courses)

• An occupational health management model with numerous attractive options, such as our university sports

programme

• Supplementary pension scheme (RZVK)

• Discounted tickets on local public transport services (‘Job-Ticket Plus‘ of the saarVV)

We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in a PDF file) by 14 January 2024 to

bender@math.uni-saarland.de. Please include the reference number W2409 in the subject line of the e-mail.

If you have any questions, please contact us for assistance. Your contact:

Herr Prof. Dr. Christian Bender

bender@math.uni-saarland.de

Tel.: +49 (0) 681 302 2435

Pay grade classification is based on the particular details of the position held and the extent to which the applicant meets the

requirements of the pay grade within the TV-L salary scale. Part-time employment is generally possible.

If you have obtained a foreign university degree, a proof of the equivalence of this degree with a German degree by the

Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB) is needed before hiring. If necessary, please apply for this in time. You can

find more information at https://www.kmk.org/zeugnisbewertung.

Unfortunately, neither costs for attending an interview at Saarland University nor costs for any certificate evaluation by the ZAB

can be reimbursed in principle.

We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, and sexual

orientation and identity. In accordance with its policy of increasing the proportion of women, the University actively encourages

applications from women. Applications f