Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)

The University Of Klagenfurt Is Pleased To Announce The Following Open Position At The Department Of Mathematics At The Faculty Of Technical Sciences, With An Expected Starting Date Of October 1, 2025

Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)

Minimum salary: : EUR 69,060.60 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b

Limited to: 6 years

Application deadline: June 25, 2025

Reference code: 219/25

The Department of Mathematics is embedded into the university's area of key research strength «Multiple Perspectives in Optimization (MPOpt)» and it participates in the thematic doctoral pro-gramme «Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems.»

Tasks And Responsibilities

Independent research

Independent teaching of courses in German and English (German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years)

Participation in the research and teaching projects run by the Department of Mathematics

Supervision of students

Participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures

Contribution to expanding the international scientific of the Department of Mathematics

Participation in public relations activities

The successful candidate is expected to pursue a doctoral degree within the thematic doctoral programme «Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems» at the University of Klagenfurt. This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master's or Diploma degree programmes with the goal of completing a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences. Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree therefore cannot be considered.

Prerequisites For The Appointment

Doctoral degree in mathematics completed at a domestic or foreign higher education institution. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025.

A strong background and publication record in the area of stochastic optimization, optimal control, and/or uncertainty quantification

Presentations at scientific conferences

Fluency in English

Additional Desired Qualifications

Proven potential for scientific research

Communication and presentation skills

Experience in the (co-)acquisition and running of third-party funded projects and readiness to play an active role in third-party funded projects and their acquisition

Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience

Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge

German language skills

Ability to work in a diverse team

Our Offer

The employment contract is for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) and stipulates a start-ing salary of EUR 4,932.90 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

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

Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists as well as details and an explanation of research and teaching activities (please do not include a photo)

Copies of degree certificates

Copies of official transcripts containing a list of all courses and grades

If available, copies of teaching evaluations

If an applicant has not received the doctoral degree by the application deadline, the applicant should provide a declaration, written either by a supervisor or by the candidate themselves, on the feasibility of finishing the doctoral degree by September 14, 2025 at the latest.

Please provide two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact for information purposes)

This position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) is a non-tenure track position. It is advertised with-out the option of negotiating a qualification agreement.

To apply, please select the position with the reference code 219/25 in the category «Scientific Staff» using the link «Apply for this position» in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by June 25, 2025, at the latest. However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Caroline Geiersbach (caroline.geiersbach@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 applicable, 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.

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.

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