University Assistant (Post-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Post-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

40 hours/week | limited to 6 yearsTU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.At the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics, in the Research Unit of , TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (non-tenured post-doctoral position), limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: September 2024.The successful candidate is expected to conduct a high quality research program in the field of Probability Theory. The candidate will also contribute to the teaching mission of the research unit.Applications should include a motivation letter, a Curriculum Vitae with publication list, a research statement containing a brief description of research achievements and a research plan, copies of academic credentials. The application should also include the name of two referees who can provide recommendation letters upon request.Tasks:

• Conduct high quality mathematical research (both independently and with the other members of the research unit) in the field of Probability Theory, in one of the focus areas of the research unit Mathematical Stochastics: statistical mechanics, discrete probability, random geometry, Markov chain mixing, Stochastic PDEs
• Independent teaching or participation in teaching, in the Bachelor and/or Master programs
• Supervision of students
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research unit

Your profile:

• Completion of a doctorate
• An excellent publication and research profile in theoretical Probability
• Experience in national and international research cooperation
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of German or willingness to learn it
• Teaching experience in probability and/or statistics courses/tutorials and in autonomous organisation of exercise sessions and seminars will be appreciated

We offer:

• A stimulating research environment, within a young and very active research unit, well integrated in the wider Vienna mathematical community
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 4,752.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until June 27th, 2024.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 17 May 2024 06:43:47 GMT

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