Researcher

Area: Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology  | Job scope: part-time  | Duration of employment: limited  | Posting-ID: 6593

 

The University of Siegen is a modern university with an international orientation and a focus on interdisciplinary research. It currently has around 14,000 students and covers a range of research fields from the humanities, social and economic sciences to natural sciences, engineering and life sciences. With over 2,000 employees, the university is one of the largest employers in the region and offers a unique environment for teaching, study, research and knowledge transfer.

We seek:

In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Mathematik, we are looking for a researcher  as of the 01.06.2025  at the following conditions:

  • 50% = 19,92 hours  

  • Pay grade 13  TV-L

  • limited till 31.05.2028

Your tasks:

  • Preparation and implementation of exercises, practical computer courses and seminars in the field of numerics in the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in mathematics
  • Supervision of students and assistance with administrative tasks
  • Supporting the Chair of Numerical Mathematics in ongoing research projects as well as own research work under supervision
  • Teaching commitment: 2 semester hours per semester

Your profile:

  • Scientific university degree (Master of Science or equivalent) in mathematics
  • Good knowledge of numerical mathematics
  • Experience in numerical discretization of partial differential equations, numerical linear algebra or numerical optimization is an advantage
  • Programming skills (C/C++, Python, Matlab or Julia) are desirable

Our range of services:

  • Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. habilitation)
  • Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
  • A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
  • Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
  • Extensive personnel development program
  • Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services
     

We look forward to receiving your application by 28.05.2025.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Your contact person:

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Raasch

0271 740 3608

raasch@mathematik.uni-siegen.de

Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.

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