University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)

5 Jan 2026
Job Information

Organisation/Company

TU Wien

Department

Financial and Actuarial Mathematics

Research Field

Mathematics » Applied mathematics
Mathematics » Probability theory
Mathematics » Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

29 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

Yes

Offer Description

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

The Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Group (FAM ) at TU Wien (Vienna, Austria) is searching for a candidate to fill a position as a University Assistant Post-Doc, expected to begin in March 2026 (40 hours per week, limited to expected 6 years).

Tasks

• Research and publication activities in the subject area
• Teaching and assisting with examinations at Bachelor and Master level in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics
• Supervision of students
• Participation in and organization of scientific events
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks and in evaluation measures
• Commitment to contributing to the acquisition of external research funding
• Opportunity for habilitation is provided

Where to apply

Website

https://fam.tuwien.ac.at/jobs/20251218a.php

Requirements

Research Field

Mathematics » Probability theory

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Your profile

• Completed — or nearly completed — doctoral studies in Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, stochastic analysis, or a closely related field of mathematics
  (you are welcome to apply with nearly completed doctoral studies, but the employment can only start after completion).
• Familiarity with academic/scientific work
• Experience with presentations
• Advanced knowledge in the relevant subject area
• Teaching experience is advantageous
• Excellent command of English
• German language skills are advantageous
• Organizational and analytical skills and structured way of working
• Interest and enthusiasm for research and working with students
• Teamwork skills and problem-solving competence

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Mathematics » Probability theoryMathematics » Applied mathematics

Additional Information
Benefits

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Possibility of a hybrid working style
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 4,932.90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

Selection process

Your application can be in German or English language and should include:

• Statement of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• A copy of education degrees
• Course transcripts, GPA (grade point average) with translation if not in English or German
• Reference letter(s) or contact information for references

Additional comments

For further information about the position, please contact: 
Prof. Julia Eisenberg <jeisenbe@fam.tuwien.ac.at > or Prof. Stefan Gerhold <sgerhold@fam.tuwien.ac.at > or Prof. Uwe Schmock <schmock@fam.tuwien.ac.at > 
with CC to fam@fam.tuwien.ac.at .

Website for additional job details

https://fam.tuwien.ac.at/jobs/20251218a.php

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

TU Wien, Financial and Actuarial Mathematics Group

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Postal Code

1040

Street

Wiedner Hauptstrasse 8

Geofield

Contact

City

Wien/Vienna

Website

https://fam.tuwien.ac.at

Street

Wiedner Hauptstrasse 8

Postal Code

1040

E-Mail

fam@fam.tuwien.ac.at
julia.eisenberg@fam.tuwien.ac.at
stefan.gerhold@fam.tuwien.ac.at
uwe.schmock@fam.tuwien.ac.at

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