Technical University of Munich, Centre for Mathematics
Position ID:
TUM-DOCPOSTDOCMF [#26826]
Position Title:
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Applied and Numerical Analysis
Position Type:
Fellowship or award
Position Location:
Garching, Bayern 85748, Germany
Subject Area:
Applied and Numerical Analysis
Appl Deadline:
2025/09/15 11:59PM
(posted 2025/08/05, listed until 2025/12/31)
(posted 2025/08/05, listed until 2025/12/31)Position Description:
Position Description
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions in Applied and Numerical Analysis Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Chair of Applied and Numerical Analysis – Prof. Massimo Fornasier
The Chair of Applied and Numerical Analysis at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by Prof. Massimo Fornasier, is seeking outstanding candidates to join the newly established research team for the ERC Advanced Grant project “Nonlinear Evolutions and Iterative Algorithms: Optimization and Control.”
About the Project
The focus of the project is the analysis of iterative algorithms arising from time discretizations of nonlinear evolutions of various kinds and consider their training as appropriate mean-field control problems. A special focus is given to the global optimization of nonconvex problems.
Positions Available
We invite applications for Doctoral Researchers (Ph.D Candidates) and Postdoctoral Researchers
These full-time positions (100%) are initially offered for two years, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of five years, depending on performance and project needs.
Qualifications
• For Doctoral Candidates: Master’s degree in Mathematics.
• For Postdoctoral Researchers: Ph.D. in Mathematics, ideally with a background in one or more of the following areas: Mathematical Analysis/ Numerical Analysis/ Theoretical Machine Learning
Please note: Applications from candidates with degrees in other disciplines (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) will not be considered.
Applicants must demonstrate:
• An excellent academic record, including top grades and, where applicable, peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong motivation, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Solid English communication skills (spoken and written). Proficiency in German is not required.
Responsibilities include collaborative research within the team and with external partners, contribution to teaching activities, and active engagement in the broader academic life of the group.
Work Environment
The successful candidates will join a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and international research community at the TUM Garching campus. TUM’s Department of Mathematics is part of the TUM School of Computation, Information and Technology (CIT).
Employment Conditions
• Start date: Flexible, from January 2026 onward
• Salary: Based on the German public sector pay scale TV-L E13, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Generous funding (> 8.000€/year) for travel and participation in international conferences and workshops is available.
Application Procedure
Please submit the requested documents via MathJobs.org:
1. Motivation letter
2. Curriculum Vitae, including academic transcripts and a list of publications (if applicable)
3. Research statement outlining your interests and goals. Clearly specify your intended focus area: Mathematical Analysis/ Numerical Analysis/ Theoretical Machine Learning
4. 2–3 academic reference letters (to be submitted directly through MathJobs)
Review of applications will begin September 15th 2025 and will continue until the positions are filled.
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Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Publication list
- Letter of Motivation
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the position description.
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