Job Information
Organisation/Company: Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics - RICAM
Research Field: Mathematics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 - 23:55 (Europe/Brussels)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Permanent
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job ID: RICAM086DOC226
The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution, is offering a position as
Praedoc (DISS) (f/m/x) in Numerical Analysis
(Teilzeit)
Your Tasks
for an initial period of one year (with possible extensions up to a maximum of four years).
The position is within the framework of the FWF-funded project Universality of Algorithms for Multivariate Problems led jointly by Dr. Peter Kritzer (RICAM) and Dr. Friedrich Pillichshammer (JKU). The position is located at RICAM, and available from September 1, 2026 onwards, and the working language is English.
The successful candidate will work on research in the topics of Quasi-Monte Carlo Algorithms, Numerical Analysis, Multivariate Algorithms, Uniform Distribution Theory, and their applications. For further information, please contact Dr. Peter Kritzer at peter.kritzer@oeaw.ac.at.
Your Profile
- Master Degree in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or a closely related field.
- A strong background in at least one of the following areas: Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing, Number Theory, Approximation Theory, or Functional Analysis.
- Good command of English in speaking and writing.
- Capacity for teamwork.
Our Offer
- Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment and collaborate with international experts in the fields related to the project.
- The minimum annual gross salary for this position is EUR 53.140,92 (full-time based), in accordance with the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW). For part-time employment, the salary will be adjusted on a pro rata basis in line with the agreed working hours.
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.
Where to apply
Website: https://oeawnr.onlyfy.jobs/application/apply/6nd1s77aw73r0j5w46v3xk9x2xjp82d
Requirements
Research Field: Mathematics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics - RICAM
Country: Austria
Contact
City: Linz
Website: http://www.oeaw.ac.at/ricam