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Uni predoctoral Mathematics 

56 Faculty of Mathematics  

Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2026  | Working hours:  30.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 01/31/2030

Job ID: 4838

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. lt consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.

We are looking for open, innovative and productive colleagues who are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Your professional field of activity:

We are looking for a University Assistant Praedoc to join the dynamic research team led by Ass.-Prof. Dr. Matija Bucic. Our ideal candidate will bring a pronounced interest in developing and applying of ldeas in extremal and probabilistic combinatorics and finding applications and connections with other areas. You should have a robust and well-founded background in combinatorics, especially with a strong preference for experience in extremal and probabilistic combinatorics. We are looking for a colleague who integrates easily in our team, is able to contribute to groundbreaking research independently, and can take charge of delivering impactful results.

The focus of our research is in the field of Discrete mathematics. You can find more information about our research area and our team on our website: https://mathematik.univie.ac.at/en/research/arithmetics-algebra-and-discrete-mathematics-lecture-room-with-class/, and more specifically about research interests of Ass.-Prof. Dr. Bucic at https://sites.google.com/princeton.edu/matija-bucic. As a team, we understand the importance of a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment, and we regularly exchange ideas about current topics and projects in our group meetings.

The start date of the contract is flexible, beginning as early as February 1, 2026. The duration of employment is four years from the start of the contract.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Collaboration and research in the field of Discrete Mathematics:
  o Development of own solutions as part of the research group of Prof. Bucic
  o Conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected.
  o Membership in the Vienna School of Mathematics and active participation in its activities will be required.
  o Attending and presenting your work at local seminars and international conferences.
• lnterdisciplinary Collaboration:
  o Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research with applied researchers.
• Collaboration in teaching and administration:
  o Independent participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research.
  o Independent participation in and teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.

Required Qualifications/Position requirement:

• Completed diploma or master's degree in mathematics or a related field before the contract starts.
• Experience in scientific writing and research methods (copy of the Master's thesis, as well as list of publications and presentations, if applicable).
• Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
• You are a team player with high social and communication skills.
• You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence.
• You are not entitled to compensation for travel and accommodation expenses incurred in connection with the application procedure.

What we offer:

• Employment: The employment duration is 4 years. lnitially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminale it within the first 12 months by submitting a nonextension declaration.
• Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: We offer an annual gross salary of at least€ 52,007.20 for a fulltime Position corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 lit b basic level (praedoc). An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible. The gross salary covers all benefits of the employee in quantitative and qualitative terms (= all-in payment).
• Internat training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from an extensive range of courses free of charge.
• Work-life balance: The compatibility of work and private life or work and study is a particularly important concern for us. In consultation with the team and team management, you can therefore organize your working hours flexibly and in a family-friendly manner within the framework of the current flexible and family-friendly working hours and also work partially home office.
• lnspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
• Climate neutrality - sustainability: The University of Vienna contributes to the achievement of climate goals by means of an adopted sustainability strategy and aimes to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through the reduction of resource consumption, resource-saving and sustainable procurements.
• Benefits: The University of Vienna also offers you numerous benefits, such as a company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT (hardware and software), special rates for language courses offered by the university language center, advancement of women, diversity management and specific career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, Flexible childcare, vacation care for children, health care, vaccination campaigns and fitness offers (special rates for USI sports courses) as weil as discounts for employees at various companies.

ls your interest in this attractive and varied field of activity with autonomous areas of responsibility now aroused? Would you like to take on this new challenge? To actively contribute to the current and future major scientific issues of the research team and, above all, to become even better at what you can already do?

Then we are looking forward to you and your application:

• with your letter of motivation and your academic curriculum vitae,

• with a summary of prior research activities, and future research interests (max. 2 pages),

• copy of the Master's thesis, as well as list of publications and presentations, if applicable,

• confirmation that you are expected to graduale by 31.08.2026

• with your notification of a completed Master's/Diploma degree as well as

• two letters of reference, to be sent directly by the recomender to matija.bucic@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad 1D 4838 

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Matija Bucic  

matija.bucic@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 12/15/2025