environment, including numerous scientific events, workshops, and joint activities, from which early‑career researchers benefit particularly strongly.
Your future tasks:
You actively participate in research and administration, which means:
- In collaboration with your advisor you will develop and complete your own PhD-project in the area of mathematical statistics or the theory of machine learning.
- We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement (= project proposal) within 12-18 months and that you regularly participate in the PhD seminar.
- You get acquainted with a recent research area, formulate new and relevant mathematical problems and solve them independently under the supervision of your PhD advisor.
- You take on administrative tasks in research.
- You work on your own publications, academic articles and presentations.
This is part of your personality:
- Completed Master's degree or diploma, in the field of statistics, mathematics or a closely related field (completed or about to be completed).
- A strong background in mathematical statistics and probability theory.
- Enthusiasm for abstract mathematical problems and strong tenacity and patience in solving them.
- Active interaction and discussion with the colleagues from the research group and the department.
- Programming skills.
- Didactic competences / experience with e-learning.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level).
What we offer:
The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
It is that easy to apply:
- With your scientific curriculum vitae.
- With a letter of intent outlining especially your previous experience with mathematical problem solving (max. 1 page).
- With your summary of research interests (max. 1 page)
- With contact details of at least two persons who agreed to provide reference letters upon request.
- Transcripts and Master Degree / Diploma (if available).
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Johannes Moritz Jirak
Application deadline: 05/11/2026
