University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

At the Institute of Statistics and Mathematical Methods in Economics, in the Research Unit of Variational Analysis, Dynamics and Operations Research TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (pre-doc) limited to expected 3 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: September 2026.

The successful candidate will be engaged in a joint project with the University of Brest and will be expected to spend an extended study period in France.

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion (or immanent completion) of a masters degree in applied mathematics or similar
• Skillful and responsible in experimental work
• Experience in the following scientific fields: control theory, optimization and variational analysis
• Very good communication and text writing skills in English
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• An extended research stay with the project partner
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

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 2,832.10/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 March 05th, 2026.