TU-ID: 101 | 2025 | 48 | 260023
Senior Scientist (all genders)
40 hours/week | limited to 4 year with the option to extend
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 Analysis and Scientific Computing, TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all genders) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: March 2026. The position is limited to expected 4 years with the option to extend.
Tasks:
- Independent research activities in the field of Applied Mathematics that suitably complement the existing expertise at the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing
- Teaching duties in mathematics, both in specialized and service courses, in particular, service lectures in mathematics for Technical Physics, Electrical Engineering, and/or Geodesy and Geoinformation, as well as participation in and administration of examinations
- Supervision of students and subject-related theses
- Active and visible engagement in research and publications
- Willingness to cooperate with colleagues at the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing
- Participation in and organization of scientific events
- Contribution to organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures of the research division and the faculty
- Since the basic teaching at TU Wien is conducted in German, the successful candidate must acquire and demonstrate sufficient language proficiency within 18 months to be able to teach in German after this period
Your profile:
- Completion of an appropriate doctorate in the field of Mathematics or a closely related discipline
- Proven knowledge of scientific research methods and excellent expertise in a current research area of Applied Mathematics
- Active publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
- Teaching experience (ideally with evidence of positive evaluations by students)
- Interest in intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly within the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing (to be demonstrated in the application materials)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills as well as a well-structured working style
- Excellent command of English
- Genuine interest and enthusiasm for research and for working with students
- Ability to work effectively in a team and strong problem-solving skills
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 Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/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.
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 4,932.90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until December 11th, 2025.
