Position Description

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.09.2023 of a

University Assistant (post doc)
at the Faculty of Mathematics

Reference number: 13757

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.


Duration of employment: 3 year/s

Extent of Employment: 40.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
The advertised positions are associated with the Faculty of Mathematics in the Research Group on Algebraic Geometry of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Balázs Szendroi (email:balazs.szendroi@univie.ac.at). We are looking for two highly qualified researchers in algebraic geometry, with special interests in higher-dimensional, enumerative or combinatorial algebraic geometry. The successful candidates will be able to actively contribute to the research profile of the Faculty of Mathematics and to teach courses in algebra and/or geometry as defined by the collective agreement (max. 4 hours/week per semester). The candidates are expected to carry out mentoring of master and co-mentoring of PhD students and to assist in the continuous assessment and development of the teaching programme.

Profile:
A Doctoral degree / PhD or similar qualification (achieved latest by July 2023) is required for all candidates as well as experience in teaching and research.
Past research should be documented by publications in recognized scientific journals and international lectures or presentations or high-quality arXiv preprints.

Additional qualifications:
- high teaching skills,
- goal orientation and dedication to scientific excellence,
- international experience preferable.

The application package should contain:
- letter of intent,
- scientific CV,
- description of future research plans,
- list of publications and talks,
- teaching record,
- contact details of two people who could provide a letter of reference.

Applicants will not be entitled to any refund of expenses incurred due to the application process.


Research fields:

Main research field
Mathematics

Special research fields
Algebra

Importance
MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 22.01.2023, mentioning reference number 13757.

For further information please contact Bot, Radu Ioan +43-1-4277-50772, Fischer, Ilse +43-1-4277-50454, Hörmann, Günther +43-1-4277-50680, Mahnkopf, Joachim +43-1-4277-50633, Szendroi, Balázs +43-1-4277-50482, Kretzschmar, Gudrun +43-1-4277-50601, +43-1-4277-56001, Weisgram, Martina +43-1-4277-50610, Ben Salem-Schedlberger, Waltraud +43-1-4277-50651, Steinbrecher, Karin +43-1-4277-56002.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.


Reference number: 13757
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at
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