Johann Radon Institute for Comp. and Applied Mathematics

Position ID:

3446-POSTDOCPHD [#28416]

Position Title:

PostDoc/PhD Position in the Transfer Group at RICAM

Position Type:

Postdoctoral

Position Location:

Linz, Upper Austria 4040, Austria

Appl Deadline:

2026/06/30 23:59:59 (posted 2026/05/11, listed until 2026/11/11)

Position Description:

The position is available for a duration of one year with the possibility of extension for up to three additional years. Place of employment is Linz. The working languages are English and German.

The hired person will work on the project Predicting Arctic Tundra ecosystems development (ARTECO), which is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). This is and a cooperation project involving Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK, Germany) and University of Zurich (UZH, Switzerland). Topics of research will include the mathematical modeling and simulation of the development of the heat transfer in permafrost soil under different climate-induced temperature scenarios, including the impact of snow coverage, shrubbery and fire. Another topic is related to the identification of soil parameters that determine energy fluxes and permafrost dynamics using inverse problems techniques. The developed algorithms and methods will be integrated into the LPJmL Dynamic Global Vegetation Model. Close cooperation with the partners at PIK and UZH is required, which will involve not only visits to the project partners but also participation in field work.

For more information contact Prof. Ronny Ramlau at ronny.ramlau@ricam.oeaw.ac.at.

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Your profile:

* PhD or Master's degree in Mathematics or a related field.

* Strong background in numerical mathematics, modelling and simulation is required.

* Knowledge in Inverse Problems.

* Experience in programming (e.g., Matlab, C, Python).

* A high level of competence in oral and written English.

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Our offer:

* Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment and collaborate with international experts in the fields related to the project.

* The annual gross salary is EUR 70.200,20 for a PostDoc position and EUR 53.140,92 (full-time based) for a PhD position in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) and the salary scheme of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.

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Please apply online via Onlyfy including a scientific CV, a short research statement, and references for possible recommendation letters until June 30, 2026.

Depending on the applicants, either a PostDoc or a PhD will be hired. Please apply via the following links:

PhD position - https://oeawnr.onlyfy.jobs/job/i5lcwxpx

PostDoc position - https://oeawnr.onlyfy.jobs/job/l7fwrljr

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Contact: Prof. Ronny Ramlau

Email: email address

Postal Mail:

: Altenberger Strasse 69
4040 Linz
Austria

Web Page: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/ricam/