2024-02-09

STELLE NICHT MEHR VAKANT - BITTE NICHT MEHR BEWERBEN!!!

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics, in the Research Unit Financial and Actuarial Mathematics (FAM), TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week.
Expected start: April 2024.

Tasks:

• Research on mathematical finance leading to a dissertation and publications
• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in mathematics, or a related field (e.g., computer science or theoretical physics with a strong background in relevant mathematical topics) until the time of occupation
• Experience in the following scientific fields: mathematical finance, probability theory, stochastic analysis
• Good English skills
• German skills would be an advantage

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until March 7th, 2024.

Your application should include:

• Statement of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of education degrees: e.g. Bachelor degree, Master degree, etc. (should be uploaded via + additional documents)
• And course transcripts, GPA (grade point average) (should be uploaded via + additional documents) with translation if not in English or German
• Reference letter(s) or contact information for references (should be uploaded via + additional documents)

For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Stefan Gerhold, sgerhold@fam.tuwien.ac.at, or Prof. Uwe Schmock, schmock@fam.tuwien.ac.at.

Apply Now!

(link to the official job announcement)

At the application please refer to the FAM-jobs webpage.