University Professor for High Dimensional Simulation

Johannes Kepler University; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A respected academic institution in Austria is seeking a University Professor for High Dimensional Simulation. The ideal candidate must have a strong research background in high-dimensional simulation and related fields. This permanent position involves representing and further developing the discipline in both research and teaching. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their complete documentation via email by January 21, 2026.

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding track record in research and teaching for high-dimensional simulation.
• Experience with applications in financial and insurance mathematics.
• Connection to natural, life, and technical sciences expected.

Aufgaben

• Represent and further develop the field of High Dimensional Simulation in research and teaching.

Kenntnisse

High-dimensional simulation

Monte Carlo methods

Applied number theory

Pseudo-random number generation

High-dimensional integration

Optimization methods

Ausbildung

Venia docendi or comparable post-doctorate qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Institute of Financial Mathematics and Applied Number Theory

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Financial Mathematics and Applied Number Theory Research Field Mathematics Other Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Positions Postdoc Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 21 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

In accordance with § 94 Sec. 2 subpara. 1 of the 2002 Austrian Universities Act, the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at the Johannes Kepler University Linz announces a faculty opening for a University Professor for High Dimensional Simulation

The Institute of Financial Mathematics and Applied Number Theory at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a permanent professorship position under private law for a

Professor for High Dimensional Simulation

to begin immediately. The appointment is in accordance with § 98 of the Austrian Universities Act. An evaluation will be conducted after a five-year period.

We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record in research and teaching in the field of high-dimensional simulation (e.g., Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods, applied number theory, pseudo-random number generation, high-dimensional integration, high-dimensional approximation and optimization, as well as solution methods for problems arising in applications such as financial and insurance mathematics or game theory). In addition, a connection to applications in the natural, life, and technical sciences is expected.

The successful candidate is expected to represent and further develop the field of High Dimensional Simulation in research and teaching. Applicants for the position must have a venia docendi (habilitation degree) or a comparable post-doctorate qualification in the academic field. Please see the job opening for a detailed job description online at http://www.jku.at/professuren .

A salary above the minimum amount (which is currently 92.460,20 € before taxes) as stated in the collective agreement will be voluntarily offered.

If you have any questions in regard to the job profile, please contact Associate Prof. Dr. Sascha Desmettre, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail] .

When assessing the candidates’ accomplishments, performance, and future potential, the JKU will take the candidates’ individual background and personal history into account by acknowledging that academic and professional success and accomplishments can happen at different stages in life (and can include periods of reduced employment, or career interruption on account of having to provide care, childcare, etc.). In this regard, qualifications are assessed and evaluated in terms of equal opportunity, taking life-course factors, such as academic age, into account.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes and encourages applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Prospective applicants are asked to submit their application in adherence to the criteria stated in the job profile including all requested documentation (CV, application form etc.), in electronic form in English language via e-mail to the Rector of the Johannes Kepler University Linz: [e-mail] byJanuary 21, 2026.