PhD position (m/f/d) in Mathematics (Discrete Optimization)

28.01.2023, Wissenschaftliches Personal

A PhD position (75% TV-L E13) in the area of Discrete Optimization is available at the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability (TUMCS).

The position is located at the Professorship of Complex Networks (https://cnw.cs.tum.de/ ), which belongs to Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT) and the TUM Department of Mathematics within the School of CIT. The professorship is located at the TUM Campus Straubing. The expected starting date for the position is 15 May 2023 or later. The successful candidate will work on a PhD project in the area of Discrete Optimization related, e.g., to topics such as network and graph algorithms or approximation algorithms.

Your tasks:

• Scientific cooperation in research projects of the Professorship of Complex Networks
•  Presentation of research results at scientific meetings and conferences
  
• Collaboration in the writing of research articles
• Teaching of courses in Mathematics / Statistics as well as participation in the supervision of bachelor's and master's theses

Your profile:

• Above-average Master’s degree in Mathematics, Economathematics, or Computer Science with a focus/major in Operations Research, Discrete Optimization, or Discrete Algorithms
• Profound mathematical modeling and programming skills
•  Very good command of spoken and written English and German

We offer:

• An excellent, interdisciplinary research environment
• The possibility to do a PhD in Mathematics at the TU Munich
• Flexible working hours
• A 3-year contract, salary and benefits depending on work experience and seniority in accordance with the collective agreement for the public service of the Free State of Bavaria - TV-L E13 (75%)

How to apply?

Interested candidates should submit their application via the application form at https://www.hswt.de/stellenangebote.html?stelle=1255  by 14 March 2023. Applications by mail or e-mail will not be considered. The application should contain the following documents (in German or English):

• Letter of motivation (cover letter) that explains your motivation for applying and your suitability for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Transcripts and degree certificates of your BSc and MSc studies (including detailed information on courses taken and obtained grades)
• If applicable: List of relevant projects and publications

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