TU-ID: 105 | 2025 | 23 | 253376
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 years
At the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics, in the Research Unit of Risk Management in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: October 2025.
Tasks:
- Research on mathematical finance leading to a dissertation and publications
- Collaboration on research and teaching tasks
- Participation in scientific events
- Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasksCooperation and guidance of students
Your profile:
- Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in mathematics, or a related field (e.g., computer science or theoretical physics with a strong background in relevant mathematical topics) until the time of occupation
- Experience in the following scientific fields: mathematical finance, probability theory, stochastic analysis
- Good English skills
- German skills would be an advantage
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 Fringe-Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
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 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until July 17th, 2025.
Your application should include:
- Statement of interest
- Curriculum vitae
- A copy of education degrees: e.g. Bachelor degree, Master degree, etc. (should be uploaded via + additional documents)
- And course transcripts, GPA (grade point average) (should be uploaded via + additional documents) with translation if not in English or German
- Reference letter(s) or contact information for references (should be uploaded via + additional documents)
For further information about the position, please contact Prof. Stefan Gerhold, sgerhold@fam.tuwien.ac.at.
