Research Assistant (Post-Doc)

The University of Wuppertal is a dynamic, networked and research-oriented campus university. Collectively, more than 25,000 researchers, academic staff and students face the challenges of science, education, culture, economics, society, technology and the environment.

Funded by the German Research Foundation, the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1701 “Port-Hamiltonian Systems”, invites applications.

The position covers the development of a benchmark platform for competitive comparisons of computer-driven methods for the solution of model systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• development, maintenance and scientific support of a benchmark platform in the project “Benchmark Platform for pHS” of the SFB 1701,
• independent research in the context of the SFB 1701,
• publication of scientific articles, presentation of results at workshops and conferences, including community work for the platform,
• attendance at and involvement in the events of the CRC 1701 and interdisciplinary cooperation, participation in colloquia of the CRC 1701.

PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• completed degree (master or equivalent) in mathematics, computer science, physics or a related field,
• relevant PhD degree,
• strong analytical skills and proven research performance in port-Hamiltonian systems or a related area,
• sound knowledge of one or more programming languages (e.g.: Python, Matlab) and interest in developing a benchmark platform for computer-based models in mathematics,
• ideally knowledge of data-driven and engineering applications,
• a good command of English,
• competent personality with initiative and commitment,
• high degree of independence and self-reliant work with pleasure in intensive interaction with the scientific community.

For more details, see https://phi.uni-wuppertal.de/en/crc-1701/.

This is a qualification position within the meaning of the Science Time Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz WissZeitVG). The duration of the employment contract shall be appropriate to the scientific qualification sought.

Start
as soon as possible

Duration
Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2028

Salary
E 13 TV-L

Time
Full time (Part-time employment is possible, please indicate in your application whether you would also or only be interested in part-time employment.)

Reference Code
25223

Contact person
Herr Prof. Dr. Peter Zaspel
zaspel@uni-wuppertal.de
Herr Prof. Dr. Hanno Gottschalk
gottschalk@math.tu-berlin.de

Applications via
https://stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de/qisserver/rds?state=change&type=2&moduleParameter=bwmSearchResult&nextdir=sva/bwmsas&next=DetailView.vm&sas.sas_serial=5807&sqlmode=update&subdir=sva/bwm&comingfromselection=y&menuid=&P_anzahl=100&P_start=0&topitem=qissvaCareer&subitem=svabwmstellenuebersicht&termdisplayonly=y&view=1&asi=

Application deadline
01.09.2025

WE OFFER

• Friendly working environment
• Occupational health management and University Sports
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• Working in an international context
• 30 days of leave
• Large offer of continuing education courses
• Family-friendly working conditions
• Company pension scheme

The University of Wuppertal is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

THE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF

• cover letter explaining your motivation,
• a current curriculum vitae including a list of publications,
• certificates of your university degrees, including diploma supplement.
• PhD certificate. If the PhD certificate cannot yet be submitted, please inform us by when you expect to complete your PhD.

Please do not include a photo in your application documents. Only your qualifications and previous experience count for the selection. Incomplete applications cannot be considered!