Research Assistant bei Technische Universität Darmstadt

The Department of Mathematics at Technische Universität Darmstadt invites applications for several qualification positions as

Research Assistant (all genders)

each initially limited to 3 years in part-time or full-time with fixed-term employment contracts to be filled as of 1. October 2023. For further details see information below.

Job description

• Mathematical research in an interesting and stimulating environment,
• Teaching within the programme of courses offered by the department.

Requirements

• M.Sc.-degree or equivalent in mathematics or a related subject with final grades above average
• interest in mathematical research and teaching

The goal of the position is the completion of a PhD, under supervision of a professor in one of the research areas represented in the Department of Mathematics.

In case of applicants with an outstanding completed PhD, the position can be a postdoc position, leading to further academic qualifications through scientific publications and cooperations. In this case, the period of contract is, initially, 2 years and the position aims at qualification for an Assistant Professorship or for a further postdoc phase.

We are looking for applicants who would like to gain academic qualification in one of the following areas:

• Number Theory, Automorphic Forms (Prof. Bruinier) - 1 part-time position (75%)
• Graph decompositions and their algorithmic applications (Prof. Schweitzer) - 1 full-time position
• Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (Prof. Giesselmann) - 1 full-time position
• Discrete Optimization (Prof. Pfetsch) - 1 full-time position
• Nonlinear Optimization / Optimization in Data Analysis / Optimization with Partial Differential Equations (Prof. Ulbrich) - 1 full-time position
• Mathematical Statistics (Prof. Kohler) - 1 full-time position

Prior to an application we ask applicants to contact the named department member. Applications will only be considered if the relevant research area is specified in the application.

Opportunity for further qualification (doctoral dissertation) is given. The fulfillment of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate.

The Technische Universität Darmstadt intends to increase the number of female employees and encourages female candidates to apply. In case of equal qualifications applicants with a degree of disability of at least 50 or equal will be given preference. Wages and salaries are according to the collective agreements on salary scales, which apply to the Technische Universität Darmstadt (TV-TU Darmstadt). Part-time employment is generally possible.

Applications stating the code number, the scientific area and including the customary documents should be sent by e-mail in a single pdf-file of at most 5 MB to the Dean of the Department of Mathematics, Schlossgartenstr. 7, 64289 Darmstadt (Germany), bewerbung@mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de.

For general questions concerning your application please contact the managing director Stephanie Hasse at hasse@mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de.

Applications via encrypted mail are welcome. Our public PGP-key is available on the website of the department.

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