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University assistant predoctoral 

56 Faculty of Mathematics  

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025  | Working hours:  30.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 08/31/2029

Job ID: 3877

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It 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 personal sphere of influence:

We are looking for a University Assistant Praedoc to join the dynamic research team led by Univ. Prof. Sara Merino Aceituno, PhD. The research areas developed by the team are in particular related to kinetic theory applied to the study of emergent phenomena in biology, medicine and social sciences. In this project, we will examine open mathematical problems related to explaining emergent dynamics in collective motion, applying tools from kinetic theory. This includes questions regarding stationary behaviour in such systems, as well as the characterisation of phase transitions in group behaviour. Our ideal candidate will have prior exposure to modern developments in biomathematics and will also have a solid knowledge of mathematical analysis, partial differential equations as well as kinetic theory and will be able to take part in research projects related to the above.

The start of the contract is the 1st of September 2025 or later, the exact starting date is negotiable. The employment period is 4 years from the beginning of the contract.

The focus of our research is in the field of biomathematics. You can find more information about our research area and our team on our website: https://sites.google.com/view/saramerinoaceituno. 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.

Your future tasks:

• Collaboration and research in the field of kinetic theory:

    o Development of own solutions as part of the research group of Prof. Merino Aceituno.
    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.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

    o Willingness to participate in conferences and congresses.

• 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:

• Excellent completed diploma or master's and bachelor'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).
• Didactic skills and qualification as well as experience in e-learning.
• 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. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
• 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.
• Inspiring 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.
• Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. B1 lit b basic level (praedoc): EUR 3.714,80 on a full-time basis (14 times per year). The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification. The gross salary covers all benefits of the employee in quantitative and qualitative terms (= all-in payment).
• Internal training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from an extensive range of courses free of charge.
• 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 well as discounts for employees at various companies.

Is 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 meaningful 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,
• with your notification of a completed Master's/Diploma degree,
• Copies of degree transcripts and certificates as well as
• Names and contact details of two potential referees, to be sent directly to sara.merino@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad ID 3877

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If you have any questions, please contact:

Sara Merino Aceituno  

sara.merino@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: 06/29/2025