Job Information
Organisation/Company: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Department: Mathematics
Research Field: Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions: PhD Positions
Application Deadline: 2 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
Country: Germany
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 29,55
Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: DR/139/26
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences – Department of Mathematics
Research Associate (f/m/d) in Applied Mathematics with expected 3/4 part-time employment – E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited until 31.10.2029)
Founded in 1810, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of Germany's leading universities. As a comprehensive university with over 36,000 students, it combines research excellence with innovative support for young talents. Their international networks, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and progressive teaching concepts shape Berlin as a center of science. The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin holds the status of a university of excellence.
As part of the DFG Cluster of Excellence MATH+, the project "Towards a Model-Based Understanding of Sodium-Ion Batteries" (AA-Ener-5), an interdisciplinary research collaboration between working groups in Mathematics at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Prof. Dr. Falk Hante), the Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (Dr. Manuel Landstorfer), and the Chemistry department at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Prof. Dr. Philipp Adelhelm), involves the following responsibilities:
Your responsibilities:
- scientific service in research in the project "Towards a Model-Based Understanding of Sodium-Ion Batteries"
- developing and analyzing mathematical models to describe and advance the understanding of sodium-ion batteries
- developing and applying mathematical and numerical methods for analyzing complex electrochemical processes
- close collaboration with the participating research groups and active involvement in the Cluster of Excellence MATH+ activities
- presenting and publishing research findings at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals
- tasks for personal scientific qualification (doctorate)
Your qualifications:
- completed scientific university degree in Mathematics or a closely related field
- strong background in Applied Mathematics, with particular expertise in at least one of the following areas: mathematical modelling, differential equations, numerical mathematics, or optimisation
- interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of mathematics, chemistry, and materials science
- proficiency in German or English, both written and spoken (minimum C1 level)
- independent, meticulous, and team-oriented working style
What would be desirable:
- experience in modelling physical or electrochemical processes
- familiarity with numerical simulation methods
- enthusiasm for collaborating in an interdisciplinary research team
What we offer:
- a modern work environment
- a pay scale classification (TV-L)
- high responsibility in different working fields
- structured orientation and onboarding
- flexible working hours (flexitime)
- excellent opportunities for further training
As a family-friendly university, we promote the compatibility of work and family life.
Your path to the HU:
Please send your complete application, referencing the job ID DR/139/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Institut für Mathematik, Prof. Dr. Falk Hante (located: Rudower Chaussee 25, Adlershof), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to j.brandt@hu-berlin.de.
Required application documents:
- letter of motivation
- tabular curriculum vitae
- proof of the required qualification (certificates, diplomas, continuing education certificates)
- work references or evaluations
If you have further questions about the job posting or the scope of duties, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Falk Hante (falk.hante@hu-berlin.de).
The position is scheduled to be filled on November 1, 2026.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.
The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is bound by collective agreements and applies the TV-L HU. Information on pay grading and the annual salary scale can be found here: https://hu.berlin/ETRL.
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Where to apply
E-mail: j.brandt@hu-berlin.de
Requirements
Research Field: Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät, Institut für Mathematik
Country: Germany
City: Berlin
Postal Code: 12489
Street: Rudower Chaussee 25
Contact
State/Province: Berlin
City: Berlin
Website: https://www.hu-berlin.de/de
Street: Unter den Linden 6
Postal Code: 10099
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