POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X)

27 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department

Research Field

Mathematics » Applied mathematics

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2024 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

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 ID: RICAM040PD124

The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM ) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW ), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution in Applied Mathematics, focuses on basic research in applied mathematics, and within the Institute mathematicians from all around the globe collaborate on common core areas in mathematical modeling, simulation, inverse problems and optimization. RICAM has proven to stand for excellence in research, as can be seen from a high level of publications and the popularity of the Institute's Special Semesters within the academic community. The working groups at RICAM provide a broad field of expertise over a whole range of different subjects, and together they create an exciting atmosphere to carry out research in applied mathematics. The institute is now offering a

 

Postdoc Position (f/m/x)

in the Transfer Group

(full-time, 40h per week)

 

The position is available for a duration of three years with the possibility of an extension, from May 1st , 2024 onwards. Place of employment is Linz. The working languages are English and German.

 

The hired person will work on the development and implementation of numerical algorithms for Adaptive Optics Systems for astronomical telescopes, with a focus on wavefront sensing, atmospheric tomography, and point spread function reconstruction. An involvement in the development of the instruments METIS and MICADO for the European Extremely Large Telescope is expected. For more information contact Prof. Ronny Ramlau at [email protected] .

 

Your profile:

•    PhD or Master in applied mathematics.

•    Strong background in numerical mathematics, in particular on simulation and inverse problems.

•    Background in the development of algorithms for Adaptive Optics.

•    Experience in (post-)processing Adaptive Optics telemetry data, in particular for point spread function reconstruction.

•    English skills needed.

 

Our offer:

•    Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment and collaborate with international experts in the fields related to the project.

•    An annual gross salary of € 66.501,40, according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

 

Applications including a scientific CV, a short research statement, and references for possible recommendation letters should be sent by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Ronny Ramlau, [email protected] , no later thanApril 01st , 2023.

 

The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply

Requirements

Research Field

Mathematics » Applied mathematics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM)

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Vienna

City

Vienna

Website

http://www.oeaw.ac.at

Street

Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED