Job advertisements

Application deadline: 17.03.2026

The Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources, Institute of Statistics, is looking for a Research Assistant (prae-doc) in research and teaching. 

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with teaching on introductory statistics and data science courses

• Contributing to the Institute’s research in the fields of applied statistics, data science and explainable machine learning

• Preparing and presenting research findings at academic events (symposia, conferences) and assisting with the preparation of publications and teaching materials

• Assisting with research and funding applications, as well as literature reviews

• Authoring academic publications

• Writing a doctoral thesis is desirable

Working hours: 30 hours per week

Start date/duration: 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2030

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Application deadline: 02.04.2026

Mathematics has not only contributed significantly to scientific and technical progress, but has also had a major impact on cultural development. With the TUForMath — Forum Mathematics department, TU Wien aims to make this visible to a broad public. The TUForMath team is looking to fill a position as a junior TUForMath employee, expected to start in April 2026 (9 hours per week, expected to be limited to 4 years) with the following responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of TUForMath workshops for school classes, including the creation of workshop materials.

• Assistance with maintaining the TUForMath website.

• Assistance with planning and implementing TUForMath evening lectures.

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Application deadline: 26.03.2026

The Institute for Analysis and Scientific Computing is seeking to fill a position as a university assistant (pre-doc) in 

Dr. Leila Taghizadeh's Uncertainty Quantification research group, expected to start in April 2026 (30 hours per week, expected to be limited to 1 year with the option of extension to a total of 3 years from project funds) in the field of numerical methods for uncertainty quantification and Bayesian inverse problems with the following responsibilities

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Application deadline: 25.03.2026

The Institute for Discrete Mathematics and Geometry, in the research area of combinatorics and algorithms, currently has a career position available, expected to start in June 2026 (40 hours per week), with the following responsibilities.

The position is initially limited to a term of six years and, in the event of the conclusion and fulfillment of a qualification agreement, includes the possibility of conversion to a permanent position as an associate professor.

The career position is assigned to the Institute for Discrete Mathematics and Geometry, Research Area Combinatorics and Algorithms, and encompasses research and teaching in the field of discrete mathematics. The research focuses on the analysis of random discrete structures using methods of enumerative and analytical combinatorics

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Application deadline: 25.03.2026

Institute of Mathematics is looking for a university Assistant - postdoc (40 hours/week)

Main tasks: Independent research in the field of numerics of partial differential equations, complexity reduction, and scientific computing (preferably low-rank approximations for kinetic problems in plasma physics); Independent teaching and examination; Supervision of students, including supervision of bachelor's theses; Collaboration on organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures; Continuing education. 

Required qualifications: Completed doctoral or PhD studies in mathematics, physics, or a related field; research experience in the field of numerical partial differential equations, complexity reduction, and scientific computing; experience with the implementation of algorithms in Python or Matlab; excellent English skills; Experience with C/C++; Experience with high-performance computing technologies (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, CUDA) is an advantage; Creative problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and high level of motivation; Experience in working with students; Ability to work in a team; Willingness to communicate with colleagues. 

Start date/duration:

• from 01.04.2026

• for 3 years

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Application deadline: 01.04.2026

The Institute of Analysis at the Johannes Kepler University Linz announces the opening for a Tenure-Track position in Applied Analysis.

The successful candidate should have an outstanding academic track record after completing the Doctorate, demonstrating excellence in academic publishing, and possessing expertise teaching university-level courses.

Detailed information on the position and its strategic direction of research, the focus in research and teaching, the type of research expected, the expected scope of contributions to teaching, the required degree of professional experience, the most significant qualification objectives to be met as part of the position, as well as information regarding the existing research infrastructure, and other job-specific requirements can be found in the detailed job description here.

Application deadline: 30.04.2026

We are currently seeking talented researchers to join the UNPAC project at TU Wien starting in September 2026 (later start dates are also possible). 

The positions are part of the FWF-funded ASTRA project "Universal Phenomena in Analytic Combinatorics" (UNPAC). The project acts as a bridge between Analytic, Probabilistic, and Combinatorial approaches to discrete mathematics. It aims to uncover and utilize universal and unconventional asymptotic phenomena of large discrete structures appearing in combinatorics, computer science, and biology

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Application deadline: see below

Currently, the following PhD positions are advertised, each associated to one of the two universities as detailed in the list below. The successful candidates will become members of the Vienna School of Mathematics and are expected to actively contribute to its activities. The extent of employment is 30 hours per week. Candidates who want to apply for more than one position must apply separately for each position by following the corresponding indicated procedure. 

• Up to 3 PhD Positions Financed  by the VSM (University of Vienna); detailed information, application via recruiting tool, application deadline February 28, 2026

• Several positions Constraint Satisfaction: between universal algebra, model theory, and theoretical computer science (TU Wien, Supervisor: M. Pinsker). Detailed information. Application via mail to jobs@pococop.eu, for full consideration, applicants are encouraged to express their interest, no fixed application deadline

• Collective Dynamics: From Individual-Based Models to Continuum Equations (University of Vienna, Supervisor: Sara Merino-Aceituno); detailed information, application via application portal, application deadline March 11, 2026

• Variational analysis, dynamics and operations research (TU Wien, Supervisors: Aris Daniilidis, Sebastian Tapia Garcia); detailed information, application via application portal, application deadline March 5, 2026

• Universal Phenomena in Analytic Combinatorics (TU Wien, Supervisor: Michael Wallner); detailed information, application via email, application deadline April 30, 2026

• High-order methods for wave propagation (TU Wien, Supervisor: Jens Markus Melenk); detailed information, application via application portal, application deadline February 19, 2026

• Uncertainty Quantification (TU Wien, Supervisor: Leila Taghizadeh); detailed information, application via application portal, application deadline February 26, 2026

• Variational analysis, dynamics and operations research (TU Wien, Supervisors: Aris Daniilidis, Sebastian Tapia Garcia); detailed information, application via application portal, application deadline March 5, 2026

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Application deadline: 11.03.2026

The Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics is looking for a University Assistant (postdoc) in Algebra.

Your tasks:

• Independent research and qualified collaboration in research projects

• Independent teaching

• Participation in organisational and administrative tasks

• Training and further education

• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed doctoral or PhD programme in mathematics;

• Research experience in one or more of the areas of real algebra and geometry, operator algebras and mathematical quantum information theory;

• excellent English language skills; project management skills;

• creative problem solving skills;

• Ability to work independently and high motivation

• Experience in dealing with students, ability to work in a team, willingness to communicate with colleagues

Start date/duration:

• from 01.10.2026

• for 4 years

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Application deadline: 11.03.2026

We are looking for support at the Institute for Statistics and Mathematics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Wien). The successful applicant will carry out independent research and supervision activities in the field of Statistics (with a focus on Statistical Computing). We are particularly interested in researchers whose scientific work focuses on algorithmic, numeric, and computational aspects of modern statistical methods. A proven interest in applications from the fields of Business, Finance or Economics is an advantage, but candidates working in other application areas in the fields of social or environmental science are also encouraged to apply. 

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Application deadline: 28.02.2026

One postdoc position is available at TU Graz, Austria, in cooperation with the SFB Discrete random structures: enumeration and scaling limits and with the FWF-DFG international project Sparse random combinatorial structures.

The position is a full-time research position without teaching duties. The candidate should exhibit a strong background and track record in Probabilistic Combinatorics or Discrete Probability, especially in matchings and perfect matchings in random graphs, monomer-dimer models and related topics.

Starting date of employment: between April and November 2026 (upon mutual agreement).

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Application deadline: 25.03.2026

University Assistant - Postdoc (40 hours/week), Institute of Mathematics, starting April 1, 2023, for 3 years.
Main tasks: Independent research in the field of numerics of partial differential equations, complexity reduction, and scientific computing (preferably low-rank approximations for kinetic problems in plasma physics); Independent teaching and examination; Supervision of students, including supervision of bachelor's theses; Collaboration on organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures; Continuing education. Required qualifications: Completed doctoral or PhD studies in mathematics, physics, or a related field; research experience in the field of numerical partial differential equations, complexity reduction, and scientific computing; experience with the implementation of algorithms in Python or Matlab; excellent English skills; Experience with C/C++; Experience with high-performance computing technologies (e.g., OpenMP, MPI, CUDA) is an advantage; Creative problem-solving skills; Ability to work independently and high level of motivation; Experience in working with students; Ability to work in a team; Willingness to communicate with colleagues. 

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Application deadline: 08.03.2026

TU Graz is offering a tenure track position in the field Applied Geometry.

We are looking for highly motivated and qualified researchers in a field

of applied geometry which fits current research at the Institute of

Geometry, and which strengthens and complements this research: e.g. in

geometry processing, discrete differential geometry, geometric data

analysis, and other areas.

Fore more details see the application web page