Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d)
Department of Mathematics and Scientific Computing | Graz
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Your Responsibilities • Independent research and publication activities in the field of mathematical optimization with focus on nonsmooth optimization, stochastic optimization, or optimal control of partial differential equations • Participation in interdisciplinary cooperation projects and third-party funded projects, in particular the SFB MR-DYNAMO • Independent teaching of courses in the field of applied mathematics, supervision of students and holding of examinations • Participation in organizational and administrative matters • Possibility to work on a relevant habilitation or qualification for a professorship Your Profile • Doctoral degree in a mathematical branch of study • Solid knowledge of one of the following fields: infinite-dimensional optimization, nonsmooth optimization, or optimal control • Experience in numerical realization of optimization algorithms (desirable) • Ability for integration into the department’s research profile and in particular into interdisciplinary cooperation projects (SFB MR-DYNAMO) • Very good command of english • Ability to teach in German (after a transition period of 2 years) • Ability to work independently • Didactic aptitude for independent teaching • Capacity for teamwork, organizational talent and ability to communicate Application Documents 2 The following documents are required for an application: • Specific letter of motivation • Academic CV including list of relevant publications • Letter of reference We offer an annual gross salary of € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. About us At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it! Contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Clason (c.clason@uni-graz.at)
Last updated: 3 July 2026