2023-12-19 (gültig bis max. 2034-01-31)

Graz University of Technology

Tenure Track Professorship for the field of Stochastics (f/m/x)

A tenure track professorship at Graz University of Technology for the field of Stochastics at the Faculty Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy is to be filled pursuant to § 99 para. 5 of the Universities Act.

The position is initially a University Assistant with Doctorate, 40 hours per week, and the successful candidate is expected to start on October 2024 at the Institute of Statistics.

Upon agreement on a qualification agreement, the candidate will be appointed as assistant professor. As soon as the qualification agreement has been fulfilled, the position will be converted into a tenured position as associate professor.

Duties

• active research work
• design, application and realization of research projects
• installation and management of a research group in the medium term
• teaching of specific courses for different studies (e.g., mathematics and engineering) at different levels (Bachelor-, Master- and PhD-level)

Wanted qualifications

The candidate must have an outstanding qualification in a current area of stochastics (e.g., probability theory, stochastic processes, stochastic analysis) with possible links to mathematical finance. This qualification is reflected in publication activities according to academic age in relevant international journals. The applicant must have excellent English skills. Fluency in German or the willingness to learn German is required.

A particular asset is teaching experience in stochastics and/or financial mathematics for different audience (mathematics and engineering programs).

Employment Requirements

PhD-level university education in disciplines relevant for the position - field of study: mathematics or comparable field.

Selection Criteria

• An outstanding qualification in Research and Teaching
• Visible involvement into international research community
• Appropriate didactic and pedagogical skills for a professorship
• Experience in teaching on Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral program level
• Experience in the acquisition and management of third party funded projects
• Sufficient leadership experience and the ability to lead a research team or unit
• The ability to work in a team and willingness for cooperation within and outside the university
• Competences in Gender, Diversity and Inclusion
• Appropriate competences in German and English

We Offer

• Interesting area of responsibility
• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)
• International training and teaching opportunities
• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
• Award for being the most family-friendly company in Styria 2018
• Subsidy for public transport
• University's sports program
• Shopping Discounts
• Workplace Health Management
• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
• Safe and stable working environment
• Company pension funds

Application Documents

• Coverletter
• CV (including list of publications)
• Proof of academic qualifications
• Research statement (on ongoing and future research)
• Most important publications (max. 5)

To ensure international representation of the research group and its work, excellent spoken and written competence in English is expected. Fluencey in German or the willingness to acquire it between the first 2-3 years of service is required.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Contact

Stefan Thonhauser
Institute of Statistics, TU Graz

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