University assistant predoctoral

16 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Mathematics » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

4 Apr 2024 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

30

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description:

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500  of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral
56 Faculty of Mathematics
Startdate: 01.05.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.04.2028
Reference no.: 2238

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.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of influence:

We are looking for a University Assistant Praedoc to join the dynamic research team led by Univ. Prof. Dr. Ilse Fischer. Our ideal candidate will bring a pronounced interest in developing and applying cutting edge techniques toenumerative, algebraic and bijective aspects of 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 starting date of the contract is negotiable. The employment period is for 4 years from the beginning of the contract.

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://www.mat.univie.ac.at/~ifischer/ . 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:

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. Fischer.
          o Conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected.

• Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

          o Willingness to participate 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:

• 
  Completed diploma or master's degree in mathematics or a related field.
  
• 
  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 programming skills and their applications to computeralgebra.
  
• 
  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,
  

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

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 familyfriendlymanner within the framework of the current flexible and family-friendly working hours and also work partially in a 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 3.578,80 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.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

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 around Prof. Fischer and, above all, to become even better at what you can already do?

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universität Wien

Country

Austria

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED