Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Numerical Linear Algebra

Technische Universität Braunschweig; Braunschweig; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TV-L remuneration

30 days annual leave

Health insurance and pension

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly university

Job summary

Technische Universität Braunschweig invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Numerical Linear Algebra at the Institute for Numerical Analysis. The role develops numerical methods for algebraic problems with international partners and supports early-career researchers.

The position is fixed-term for three years (TV-L). You will pursue independent research, publish findings, and contribute to teaching, with English as the initial medium and potential to deliver own lectures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with PhD to start date
• Strong background in numerical mathematics, especially numerical linear algebra and numerical algebraic geometry
• Proven ability to develop and analyze numerical algorithms for polynomial systems and eigenvalue problems
• Excellent publication record for career stage
• Fluent English; German knowledge desirable

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue your own research projects in collaboration with colleagues and partners
• Publish research findings in leading journals and present at international conferences
• Contribute to undergraduate teaching: tutorials, exercises, grading, feedback; teaching load 4 hours/week; initial teaching in English; potential for own lectures

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Independence and initiative

Collaborative teamwork

English language skills

Education

Master’s degree

PhD completed by start date

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Numerical Linear Algebra

Institute for Numerical Analysis

With more than 15,000 students and around 3,800 employees, Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of the leading technical universities in Germany. We stand for strategic, performance-oriented thinking and action, relevant research, dedicated teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technology to business and society. We are firmly committed to family-friendliness and equal opportunity.

Our research priorities are Mobility, Engineering for Health, Metrology, and City of the Future. Strong engineering and natural sciences form our core disciplines, closely interlinked with economics, social sciences, education, and the humanities.

Our campus lies at the heart of one of Europe's most research-intensive regions. We collaborate successfully with more than 20 research institutions in our neighbourhood, as we do with our international partner universities.

The Institute for Numerical Analysis conducts research and teaching in state-of-the-art numerical mathematics. Our research focuses on the development of innovative numerical methods for the simulation of physical, engineering, and economic processes. We cover the full spectrum from fundamental mathematical research to the development of efficient, reliable, and user-friendly software. Our research is driven by challenging applications and carried out in close collaboration with national and international research partners, fostering interdisciplinary exchange and scientific progress.

To strengthen our expertise at the interface of numerical linear algebra and numerical algebraic geometry and advance our research in numerical linear algebra, we are seeking, starting August 1, 2027 or September 1, 2027, a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) (EG 13 TV-L, full-time - fixed term)

The position is initially offered for a fixed term of three years. The position is intended to support the qualification of early-career researchers and provides opportunities for further professional and academic development.

• You develop and pursue your own research projects, building on your expertise while exploring new and emerging research directions, in collaboration with colleagues at the institute and our national and international research partners.
• You publish research findings in leading international peer-reviewed and present your research at national and international conferences.
• You will contribute to undergraduate teaching by conducting tutorial sessions, guiding students through mathematical exercises, grading homework assignments and providing feedback to support their learning. The teaching load is 4 course hours per week. Initially, teaching can be conducted in English. Over time, there will be opportunities to develop and deliver own lectures.

Your Qualifications

• You hold a completed university degree at Master’s level and will have completed your PhD by the start of the position. Your research background is in numerical mathematics, with a strong background in numerical linear algebra and numerical algebraic geometry, or numerical methods for polynomial systems and eigenvalue problems.
• You have demonstrated research expertise in the development and analysis of numerical algorithms for algebraic problems, particularly polynomial eigenvalue problems and related computational methods.
• You have a strong publication record appropriate to your career stage.
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in the development and analysis of numerical algorithms.
• You are able to work independently and take initiative in pursuing research questions.
• You enjoy collaborating with colleagues and contributing to an interdisciplinary research environment.
• You have excellent English language skills; knowledge of German is desirable.
• You are flexible, resilient and work well in a team.

We offer

• The opportunity to work on exciting, forward-looking research topics in an inspiring academic environment
• A vibrant campus life, an international community, and opportunities for intercultural exchange and international collaboration
• Remuneration in accordance with the German public-sector pay scale (TV-L), with the salary level determined by the applicable pay grade and recognised professional experience. Benefits include an annual special payment, supplementary occupational pension benefits, and 30 days of annual leave. Employment includes access to Germany’s social security system, including health insurance and pension contributions, in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Flexible working arrangements, part-time options, and a family-friendly university culture, certified by the "Family-Friendly University" audit since 2007
• Dedicated career development opportunities for early-career researchers, including a postdoctoral development programme, training courses offered by the university’s Central Personnel Development Department, and a wide range of sports activities.

Further notes

We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz - NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen .

Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

The application deadline

November 15, 2026.