Research Position

The Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Bielefeld and the Institute of Mathematical Stochastics of the University of Münster has the following job opening: Research Position ID: Wiss24576

• starting: as soon as possible
• fulltime (50 % Bielefeld / 50 % Münster)
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term

We are seeking for a candidate for the position of a postdoctoral researcher starting as soon as possible. The position is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) within the program “Random Geometric Systems” for a period of up to 36 months.

Your Tasks

Research tasks (100 %): The successful candidate will join the research activities of the groups of Matthias Erbar in Bielefeld and Martin Huesmann in Münster and contribute to the project "Optimal transport for stationary point processes". This includes research on optimal transport problems in infinitedimensional spaces, stochastic point processes and functional inequalities. The candidate is expected to spend about 1/2 of the time in either of both research groups.

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification. We offer:

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) sentence 2 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime (50 % Bielefeld / 50 % Münster)

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile

We expect:

• scientific university degree (e. g. Master or diploma) in mathematics or a related field (e. g. physics)
• PhD in mathematics
• strong mathematical background in analysis and/or probability theory
• good English skills (written and oral)
• independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
• strong organizational and coordination skills
• ability to cooperate and to work in a team

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 22.11.2024

Contact

Prof. Dr. Matthias Erbar erbar@uni-bielefeld.de
Prof. Dr. Martin Huesmann
martin.huesmann@uni-muenster.de

Postal Address

Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Mathematik
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

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