The Institute of Numerical Mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences announces the opening for a Tenure-Track position in Optimization at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. Candidates must hold a Doctorate/PhD degree.
In accordance with the collective agreement for employees and the Austrian Universities Act, the Institute of Numerical Mathematics at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences announces the opening for a full-time (40 h/week), six-year Tenure-Track position at the Johannes Kepler University Linz. The candidate must hold a Doctorate/PhD.
The position is dedicated to highly qualified junior researchers with a Doctorate/PhD and corresponding expertise in the field of Mathematical Optimization. The position offers the possibility of concluding a qualification agreement that – upon the successful completion of the requirements as outlined in the agreement – may result in a permanent position as Associate Professor (§ 99 Sec. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act).
The successful candidate should have an outstanding academic track record after completing the Doctorate/PhD demonstrating excellence in academic publishing, and possessing expertise teaching university-level courses. Detailed information on the strategic positioning, the focus in research and teaching, the main qualification goals, as well as information on the existing research infrastructure and other job-specific requirements can be found in the detailed job description at www.jku.at/tenuretrack, opens an external URL in a new window.
In accordance with the collective agreement of 2025, the minimum annual gross salary is EUR 69,060.60. Once the qualification agreement has been signed, the minimum annual gross salary will be EUR 81,314.80.
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Contact
Institute of Numerical Mathematics
Univ. Prof.
Dr. Herbert Egger
+43 732 2468 4051
herbert.egger(at)jku.at
Employment Terms
full-time position
Initially limited to a 6-year period
(§ 99 Austrian Universities Act)
Application Deadline
March 26, 2025
If you have any questions, please contact Univ. Prof. Dr. Herbert Egger, Institute of Numerical Mathematics at the JKU Linz, E-mail: herbert.egger(at)jku.at, P: +43 732 2468 4051.
When assessing the candidates’ accomplishments, performance, and future potential, the JKU will take the candidates’ individual background and personal history into account by acknowledging that academic and professional success and accomplishments can happen at different stages in life (and can include periods of reduced employment, or career interruption on account of having to provide care, childcare, etc.). In this regard, qualifications are assessed and evaluated in terms of equal opportunity, taking life-course factors, such as academic age, into account.
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes and encourages applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
In case of interest in the position, you are invited to submit your application to the Rector of the Johannes Kepler University by March 26, 2025 at the latest. Please upload your documents electronically in German or English via https://forms.jku.at/pm/tenuretrack?lang=en, opens an external URL in a new window.
The following documents should be included with your application:
- cover letter including an account of your intent and qualifications for the position
- current CV including academic diplomas
- list of publications
- three full-text publications you consider to be most important
- list of all previously held university-level courses and lectures (evaluation results, if available)
- list of former research projects and collaboration efforts
- list of previous professional experiences related to your research and teaching
- summary of planned projects and objectives in research and teaching
