Senior Scientist

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary distinction between pure and applied fields.

We are looking for open, innovative and productive colleagues who are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment. You would like that as well? Welcome to our team!

Your professional field of activity:

As a Senior Scientist you will work at the forefront of research on the geometric calculus of variations in the group of Univ.-Prof. Michael Eichmair, PhD, which you will support and complement with your expertise. To bolster your own agenda, you will be committed to acquiring third party funding for postdoctoral positions and, if desired, doctoral positions. You will actively participate in the quality assurance of teaching materials created by the group. Moreover, you will participate in a regular jour fix and interact with the other members of the group in a respectful and appreciative manner.

The position is initially limited to one year. It may be converted into unlimited employment upon mutual agreement.

The contract start date is flexible, beginning as early as September 1, 2025.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

•     Collaboration in the field of geometric analysis:

        o Independent and collaborative research on the geometric calculus of variations in the group of Univ.-Prof. Michael Eichmair, PhD.

•     Third-party funding:

        o Acquiring third-party funding for postdocs to bolster your independent research agenda.

•     Collaboration in teaching:

         o Teaching according to § 49 paragraph 7 of the collective agreement.       

         o Active participation in the quality assurance of teaching materials created by the group.   

Required Qualifications/Position Requirement:

• a completed doctorate in mathematics in the field of geometric analysis and a certificate of completion provided in due time before the start of the contract
• track record of excellence in research proven by publications in top journals of the field
• track record of excellence in teaching proven by, e.g., teaching evaluations
• excellent command of English

You are not entitled to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred in connection with the admission process.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: The compatibility of work and private life or work and study is a particularly important concern for us. In consultation with the team and team management, you can therefore organize your working hours flexibly and in a family-friendly manner within the framework of the current flexible and family-friendly working hours and also work partially in a home office.
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
• Climate neutrality - sustainability: The University of Vienna contributes to the achievement of climate goals by means of an adopted sustainability strategy and aimes to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through the reduction of resource consumption, resource-saving and sustainable procurements.
• Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 lit b basic level (postdoc): EUR 4,932.90 on a full-time basis (before taxes, 14 times per year). The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification. The gross salary covers all benefits of the employee in quantitative and qualitative terms (= all-in payment).
• Internal training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from an extensive range of courses free of charge.
• Benefits: The University of Vienna also offers you numerous benefits, such as a company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT (hardware and software), special rates for language courses offered by the university language center, advancement of women, diversity management and specific career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, flexible childcare, vacation care for children, health care, vaccination campaigns and fitness offers (special rates for USI sports courses) as well as discounts for employees at various companies.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!

Is your interest in this attractive and varied field of activity with autonomous areas of responsibility now aroused? Would you like to take on this new challenge? To actively contribute to the current and future major scientific issues of the research team around Prof. Eichmair and, above all, to become even better at what you can already do?

Then we are looking forward to you and your meaningful application:

• with your letter of motivation,
• with your scientific curriculum vitae,
• with a full list of your scientific publications and
• with a copy of a document that confirms the award of your doctorate

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