Predoc Scientist (all genders welcome)

The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,500 employees and over 12,000 students, is located in the Alps-Adriatic region and consistently achieves excellent placements in rankings. The motto “per aspera ad astra” underscores our firm commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all activities in research, teaching and university management. The principles of equality, diversity, health, sustainability and compatibility of work and family life serve as the foundation for our work at the university.

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Statistics at the Faculty of Technical Sciences with a preferred, but negotiable starting date of October 1, 2025.

Predoc Scientist (all genders welcome)

within the doctoral programme Modeling – Analysis – Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems

Level of employment: 75 % (30 hours/week)

Minimum salary: € 37,577.40 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1

Limited to: a period of one year – September 30, 2026

Application deadline: November 27, 2024

Reference code: 710/24

The doctoral programme in mathematics at the University of Klagenfurt provides a vivid, friendly, and research-oriented environment. In our research we aim to solve mathematical problems by creating synergies from a multi-perspective view, combining the knowledge of several mathematical sub-disciplines.

• Autonomous scientific work including the publication of research articles in the field of stochastic numerics and optimal transport
• Active participation in the research activities of the doctoral school and at international conferences
• Participation in public relations activities

The successful candidate is expected to pursue a Doctoral degree / a Ph.D. within the doctoral programme “Modeling – Analysis – Optimization of discrete, continuous and stochastic systems” at the University of Klagenfurt.

• Master’s degree at a national or international university in mathematics or a related field
• Strong background in stochastics and/or optimal transport
• Mathematical maturity at Master’s degree level
• High communication and dissemination skills
• An interest in multi-perspective research combining different mathematical sub-disciplines
• Fluency in English

• Ability to work in a diverse team
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, R, SageMath, Maple, Mathematica, C/C++, …)

The PhD student will be supervised by Michaela Szölgyenyi and will have an international mentor.

Our offer:

The employment contract is concluded for the position as a Predoc Scientist and stipulates a starting salary of € 2,684.10 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized).

 The University of Klagenfurt also offers:

• Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching, including bespoke training for women in science
• Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports

The application:

If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents:

• Letter of application explaining the motivation and including a statement of interest in multi-perspective research combining different mathematical sub-disciplines
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of degree certificates (Bachelor and Master)
• Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor and Master)
• Master’s thesis
• A letter of reference by an experienced scientist. For confidentiality reasons, this letter must be sent directly by that scientist to office.stat@aau.at. The deadline for the receipt of the reference letter is November 27, 2024 (CEST, UTC+02:00)

We can only accept applications submitted before the deadline and comprising all necessary documents.

To apply, please select the position with the reference code 710/24 in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “Apply for this position”.

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by November 27, 2024 at the latest.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Michaela Szölgyenyi (michaela.szölgyenyi@aau.at). General information about the university as an employer can be found at https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/. At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.

People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.

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