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University assistant predoctoral

56 Faculty of Mathematics

Job vacancy starting: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 31.08.2030

Job ID: 5989

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 separation into pure and applied fields.

We are looking for open, innovative and productive colleagues who are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant (Praedoc), you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Philipp Grohs. Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in Applied Mathematics, possesses solid and profound background knowledge in Numerics, Functional Analysis, Stochastic Analysis, or Statistics, can easily integrate into our team, independently contribute to current research, and work with responsibility for results. You should already have significant programming experience. Additional knowledge in High-Performance Computing or Machine Learning is an advantage.

The start of the contract is the 1st of September 2026 or later, the exact starting date is negotiable. The duration of employment is 4 years from the start of the contract.

Our research focuses on the field of Mathematical Data Science. For more information about our research area and our team, please visit our homepage: http://mds.univie.ac.at. As a team, a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment is important to us, and we regularly exchange ideas on current topics and projects in our group meetings.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

  • Collaboration and research in the field of Mathematical Data Sciences: Development of own solutions as part of the research group of Prof. Grohs. Conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected. Membership in the Vienna School of Mathematics and active participation in its activities will be required.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research with applied researchers.
  • Collaboration in teaching and administration: Independent participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research. Independent participation in and teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Qualifications/Position Requirement:

  • Completed diploma or master's degree in mathematics or a related field before the contract starts, e.g. statistics or Computer Science.
  • Experience in scientific writing and research methods.
  • High scientific qualification in numerical methods and scientific computing.
  • Didactic skills and qualification as well as experience in e-learning.
  • Excellent programming skills and their applications in Python, Julia or C++.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
  • Team player with high social and communication skills.
  • Goal-oriented and highly motivated to strive for scientific excellence.

What we offer:

Employment: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc): EUR 3.776,10 on a full-time basis, 14 times per year. The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification.

Training and coaching: Ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills through an extensive range of courses free of charge.

Work-life balance: Flexible and family-friendly working hours and partial home office in consultation with the team and team management.

Benefits: Company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT, language courses, advancement of women, diversity management, career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, childcare, health care, vaccination campaigns, fitness offers and employee discounts.

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

  • Letter of motivation and academic curriculum vitae.
  • Summary of prior research activities and future research interests, max. 2 pages.
  • Copy of the Master's thesis, as well as list of publications and presentations, if applicable.
  • Notification of a completed Master's/Diploma degree.
  • One letter of reference, to be sent directly to philipp.grohs@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad ID 5621.

Applications can be submitted via the job portal or directly in this job posting by clicking the Apply now button.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Philipp Grohs

philipp.grohs@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 31.07.2026

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Das Postgraduate Center ist das Kompetenzzentrum für professionelle Weiterbildung und Lifelong Learning der Universität Wien. Unser Ziel ist es, Menschen auf ihrem persönlichen Bildungs- und Karriereweg durch wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung zu unterstützen. Dafür bieten wir eine Vielzahl an Universitätslehrgängen, Bachelor-, Master- und Zertifikatsprogrammen am Puls der Zeit an. Unsere Weiterbildungen sind forschungsbasiert, interdisziplinär, hochqualitativ, international und praxisorientiert. Das umfangreiche Portfolio ist ein wesentlicher Beitrag der Universität Wien zur Wissensgesellschaft, zur "third mission" und zum Gelingen von Lifelong Learning.


Alle Details finden Sie auf der Website: www.postgraduatecenter.at


Bewerben:

Die Weiterbildungsprogramme der Universität Wien finden regelmäßig statt. Alle juristischen Angebote können auch berufsbegleitend absolviert werden und schließen mit dem akademischen Grad „LL.M.“ ab.

Interessierte können sich laufend bewerben. Alle Details zum jeweiligen Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie auf der Website www.postgraduatecenter.at

Wir stehen Ihnen telefonisch unter (+43)01-4277-10800 zur Verfügung.

Allgemeine Anfragen nehmen wir unter info@postgraduatecenter.at entgegen.


Website: www.postgraduatecenter.at

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University assistant predoctoral

Universität Wien
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University assistant predoctoral

56 Faculty of Mathematics

Job vacancy starting: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 31.08.2030

Job ID: 5989

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 separation into pure and applied fields.

We are looking for open, innovative and productive colleagues who are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant (Praedoc), you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Philipp Grohs. Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in Applied Mathematics, possesses solid and profound background knowledge in Numerics, Functional Analysis, Stochastic Analysis, or Statistics, can easily integrate into our team, independently contribute to current research, and work with responsibility for results. You should already have significant programming experience. Additional knowledge in High-Performance Computing or Machine Learning is an advantage.

The start of the contract is the 1st of September 2026 or later, the exact starting date is negotiable. The duration of employment is 4 years from the start of the contract.

Our research focuses on the field of Mathematical Data Science. For more information about our research area and our team, please visit our homepage: http://mds.univie.ac.at. As a team, a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment is important to us, and we regularly exchange ideas on current topics and projects in our group meetings.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

  • Collaboration and research in the field of Mathematical Data Sciences: Development of own solutions as part of the research group of Prof. Grohs. Conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected. Membership in the Vienna School of Mathematics and active participation in its activities will be required.
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research with applied researchers.
  • Collaboration in teaching and administration: Independent participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research. Independent participation in and teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Qualifications/Position Requirement:

  • Completed diploma or master's degree in mathematics or a related field before the contract starts, e.g. statistics or Computer Science.
  • Experience in scientific writing and research methods.
  • High scientific qualification in numerical methods and scientific computing.
  • Didactic skills and qualification as well as experience in e-learning.
  • Excellent programming skills and their applications in Python, Julia or C++.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
  • Team player with high social and communication skills.
  • Goal-oriented and highly motivated to strive for scientific excellence.

What we offer:

Employment: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 basic level (praedoc): EUR 3.776,10 on a full-time basis, 14 times per year. The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification.

Training and coaching: Ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills through an extensive range of courses free of charge.

Work-life balance: Flexible and family-friendly working hours and partial home office in consultation with the team and team management.

Benefits: Company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT, language courses, advancement of women, diversity management, career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, childcare, health care, vaccination campaigns, fitness offers and employee discounts.

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

  • Letter of motivation and academic curriculum vitae.
  • Summary of prior research activities and future research interests, max. 2 pages.
  • Copy of the Master's thesis, as well as list of publications and presentations, if applicable.
  • Notification of a completed Master's/Diploma degree.
  • One letter of reference, to be sent directly to philipp.grohs@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad ID 5621.

Applications can be submitted via the job portal or directly in this job posting by clicking the Apply now button.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Philipp Grohs

philipp.grohs@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 31.07.2026

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Universität Wien

Wien
Universität Wien

Die Universität Wien ist eine der ältesten und größten Universitäten Europas und stellt mit rund 10.700 Mitarbeiter*innen einen erheblichen Innovationsfaktor für den Wiener Raum dar. Rund 85.200 nationale und internationale Studierende regen den intellektuellen Austausch in der Universitätsstadt Wien zusätzlich an.


Das Postgraduate Center ist das Kompetenzzentrum für professionelle Weiterbildung und Lifelong Learning der Universität Wien. Unser Ziel ist es, Menschen auf ihrem persönlichen Bildungs- und Karriereweg durch wissenschaftliche Weiterbildung zu unterstützen. Dafür bieten wir eine Vielzahl an Universitätslehrgängen, Bachelor-, Master- und Zertifikatsprogrammen am Puls der Zeit an. Unsere Weiterbildungen sind forschungsbasiert, interdisziplinär, hochqualitativ, international und praxisorientiert. Das umfangreiche Portfolio ist ein wesentlicher Beitrag der Universität Wien zur Wissensgesellschaft, zur "third mission" und zum Gelingen von Lifelong Learning.


Alle Details finden Sie auf der Website: www.postgraduatecenter.at


Bewerben:

Die Weiterbildungsprogramme der Universität Wien finden regelmäßig statt. Alle juristischen Angebote können auch berufsbegleitend absolviert werden und schließen mit dem akademischen Grad „LL.M.“ ab.

Interessierte können sich laufend bewerben. Alle Details zum jeweiligen Bewerbungsverfahren finden Sie auf der Website www.postgraduatecenter.at

Wir stehen Ihnen telefonisch unter (+43)01-4277-10800 zur Verfügung.

Allgemeine Anfragen nehmen wir unter info@postgraduatecenter.at entgegen.


Website: www.postgraduatecenter.at

Klicke hier,
um mit der Karte zu interagieren.

Hauptstandort

Universität Wien

Campus der Universität Wien, Spitalgasse 2, Hof 1, Eingang 1.14.1
1090 Wien
Österreich