Postdoctoral Researcher (m,f,x), 39,83 hrs/week (TVL E13)

Ruhr-Universität Bochum; Bochum; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading university in Germany is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Chair of Stochastics. This position offers an opportunity to engage in challenging research projects, including collaboration on spatio-temporal statistics. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in statistics or mathematics and have strong knowledge in mathematical statistics. A completed doctorate is desirable. The role offers a friendly team environment and opportunities for further qualification. Applications are open until January 12, 2026.

Leistungen

Friendly and collegial environment

Open working atmosphere

Further qualification opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Very good knowledge of mathematical statistics required.
• Experience in teaching mathematics is preferred.
• Willingness to learn German if not already fluent.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate in research on mathematical statistics.
• Assist in the new SFB TRR 391 project.
• Implement statistical methods in software.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of statistical methods

Collaboration skills

Teaching experience

Ausbildung

Degree in statistics or mathematics

Completed doctorate (desirable)

Jobbeschreibung

Faculty of Mathematics: Chair of Stochastics

Postdoctoral Researcher (m,f,x), 39,83 hrs/week (TVL E13)

Prof. Dr. Holger Dette's chair offers a broad research environment in the field of stochastics. Development of new statistical methods for functional data and spatiotemporal data.

Scope: full-time. Duration: fixed-term, end 30.06.2028. Start: by July 01, 2026 or later. Apply by: 2026-01-12.

Your tasks:

• Collaboration in research on mathematical statistics.
• Collaboration in the new SFB TRR 391 “Spatio-temporal Statistics for the Transition of Energy and Transport”.
• Implementation of statistical methods in software.
• Possible participation in teaching at the Faculty of Mathematics (only if funding is not provided by third parties).

Your profile:

• We are looking for applicants with a degree in statistics or mathematics and very good knowledge of mathematical statistics.
• A completed doctorate would be desirable.
• Experience in teaching mathematics, especially to students of natural sciences, technical and economic subjects.
• The opportunity for further qualification is offered and is desirable.

We offer:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, a qualified on-boarding and induction process, collaboration in a committed and appreciative team.

• a friendly and collegial environment
• an open working atmosphere

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade EG 13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum. If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees. German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF): https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Holger Dette, Tel.: [phone]
Birgit Tormöhlen, Tel.: [phone]

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-01-12. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5270.