Tenure Track Professor in the field of Mathematical Physics

University of Vienna; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vienna seeks a Tenure Track Professor in Mathematical Physics to strengthen its research group. The ideal candidate will focus on modern geometric methods in quantum field theory and engage in teaching and research activities. This role offers a pathway to a permanent position and promotion to full professor, with support for career breaks and a dynamic research environment.

Leistungen

Permanent position opportunity

Dynamic research environment

Attractive working conditions

Support for career breaks

Access to scientific talks and publications

Qualifikationen

• Experience in securing high-level third-party funding.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and master levels.

Aufgaben

• Teach Mathematics and Theoretical Physics.
• Participate in the Vienna Doctoral School and Erwin Schrödinger Institute.

Kenntnisse

Teaching

Research Project Design

Diversity Competence

Ausbildung

PhD in Mathematical Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Professors' Appointment Consulting Service

Organisation/Company: University of Vienna, Department of Professors' Appointment Consulting Service

Research Field: Other

Researcher Profile: Established Researcher (R3)

Positions: Other Positions

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 2 Jun 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract: To be defined

Job Status: Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Reference Number: FT0525MathPhy

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Vienna is renowned for excellence in teaching and research, with over 7,500 academics across disciplines. This provides unique opportunities to address complex societal challenges, develop innovative approaches, and educate future problem-solvers from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Faculty of Physics, the university seeks to appoint a Tenure Track Professor in Mathematical Physics.

The position:

The university aims to strengthen its Mathematical Physics research group through a Tenure Track position. The ideal candidate will focus on applying modern geometric and algebraic methods in quantum field theory and gauge theory, with expertise in algebraic geometry applied to supersymmetric gauge theories, vacuum structures, magnetic quivers, mirror symmetry, dualities, and embedding these theories in brane constructions within superstring theory. The candidate should have some teaching experience, a proven ability to secure high-level third-party funding, and international academic experience. Responsibilities include teaching Mathematics, Theoretical and Mathematical Physics at undergraduate and master levels, including the Vienna Master Class Mathematical Physics, and active participation in the Vienna Doctoral School and the Erwin Schrödinger International Institute for Mathematics and Physics.

• ERC Starting Grant, ERC Consolidator Grant, or FWF-START obtained
• Gender and diversity competence
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, leading research groups, and acquiring third-party funding
• Enthusiasm for teaching and supervising students at all levels

The candidate is expected to acquire proficiency in German within three years for teaching and committee participation.

We offer:

• The opportunity for a permanent position and promotion to full professor; initial contract as Assistant Professor limited to six years, with positive evaluation leading to permanent status as Associate Professor. Further promotion to Full Professor through internal procedures.
• A dynamic research environment
• Research and teaching support services
• Attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
• Support for career breaks (e.g., parental, family, or care periods)
• Opportunities for collaboration and trust
• Access to scientific talks, publications, and research achievements
• Comprehensive application materials including publication lists, research statements, teaching statements, and evaluations

The university promotes anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, and encourages women to apply, with a preference given to qualified female candidates in case of equal qualifications.