📝 Summary
The Department of Mathematics and Scientific Computing at the University of Graz, Austria, is inviting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Researcher position in Applied Mathematics. The successful candidate will conduct independent research and contribute to projects in mathematical image processing, inverse problems, data science, analysis, optimization, numerics, and algorithm development.
📌 Title
PostDoc Position in the Field of Applied Mathematics (m/f/d)
The position offers an annual gross salary of €70,200.20 for a full-time appointment and a temporary contract of up to 6 years. There is also an opportunity to work toward a habilitation.
🎓 Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher / PostDoc in Applied Mathematics
- Employment: Full-time
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week
- Contract: Temporary
- Contract Duration: Up to 6 years
- Salary: €70,200.20 gross/year
- Salary Category: B1 with PhD
- Start Date: As soon as possible
🔬 Research Area
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematical Image Processing
- Inverse Problems
- Data Science
- Mathematical Analysis
- Optimization
- Numerical Analysis
- Algorithm Development
- Interdisciplinary Research
📍 Location
Department of Mathematics and Scientific Computing
University of Graz, Graz, Austria
🎯 Eligibility / Qualification
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Completed Doctorate/PhD in a mathematical field.
- Strong knowledge in at least one of the following:
- Mathematical methods
- Analysis and numerics in imaging
- Inverse problems
- Data science
- Ability to contribute to the department’s research profile.
- Interest and ability to participate in interdisciplinary research projects.
- Ability to work independently in research, teaching, and administration.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Ability to teach in German after a transition period of two years.
- Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills.
💼 Job Description / Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct independent research and publish scientific results in applied mathematics.
- Participate in existing research projects and develop new research projects.
- Work on mathematical image processing, inverse problems, and data science.
- Focus on analysis, optimization, numerical methods, and algorithmic solutions.
- Collaborate in interdisciplinary and third-party-funded research projects.
- Have the opportunity to pursue a habilitation project.
- Participate in applications for third-party-funded projects.
- Independently teach courses and conduct examinations in applied mathematics.
- Provide academic and organizational supervision to students.
- Participate in departmental administrative, organizational, and evaluation activities.
📄 How to Apply
Applicants are required to submit:
- Letter of Motivation
- Academic CV
Applications should be submitted through the University of Graz online application system before the deadline.
For further information, contact:
Prof. Kristian Bredies
📧 kristian.bredies@uni-graz.at
📞 +43 316 380 5170
⏰ Last Date to Apply
25 September 2026
🌟 Why Apply?
The University of Graz offers an interdisciplinary and international research environment, opportunities for professional development, continuing education, flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and opportunities to participate in impactful research addressing future societal challenges.
The University of Graz particularly encourages qualified women to apply and welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities.
