Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, with an expected starting date of March 3, 2025: Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome) Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: EUR 66,532.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b Limited to: 6 years Application deadline: November 27, 2024 Reference code: 603/24 The Department of Mathematics participates in the thematic doctoral programme and the FWF funded doc.funds doctoral school "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems". Tasks and Responsibilities: Independent research Independent delivery of courses in German and English (German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years) Participation in the research and teaching projects run by the Department of Mathematics Supervision of students Participation in organizational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures Contribution to expanding the international scientific and cultural contacts of the Depart-ment of Mathematics Participation in public relations activities Prerequisites for the appointment: Doctoral degree in Mathematics completed at a domestic or foreign higher education institution. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is February 15, 2025. A strong background in the area of Dynamical Systems (geometric and/or bifurcation theory, numerical and/or rigorous dynamics) Presentations at scientific conferences Fluency in English Additional desired qualifications: Proven potential for scientific activity Publications relevant to the subject Communication and presentation skills Experience in the (co-)acquisition and running of third-party funded projects and readiness to play an active role in third-party funded projects and their acquisition Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge German language skills Ability to work in a diverse team Our offer: The employment contract is concluded for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) and stipulates a starting salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized). The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching in-cluding bespoke training for women in science Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/ Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature, and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists as well as details and an explanation of research and teaching activities (please do not include a photo) Copies of degree certificates / confirmations If an applicant has not received the doctoral degree by the application deadline, the applicant should provide a declaration, written either by a supervisor or by the candidate them-selves, on the feasibility of finishing the doctoral degree by February 15, 2025 at the latest. Please provide two references (contact details of persons who the university may contact for information purposes) This position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) is a non-tenure track position. It is advertised without the option of negotiating a qualification agreement. To apply, please select the position with the reference code 603/24 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline (November 27, 2024). However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is February 15, 2025. For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Christian Pötzsche (). General information about the university as an employer can be found at jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/. At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons. The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration. People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfill the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply. Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded. Translations into other languages shall serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.