Research Assistant in Numerical and Applied Mathematics

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Institut für Numerische und Angewandte Mathematik, there is a position as

to be filled. Starting date is 10/1/2026. The position is limited to 3 years.

Your responsibilities

• Assisting with courses in accordance with Section 31 of the NHG and with examinations
• Contributing to one of the Institute of Numerical and Applied Mathematics’ key research areas

Your profile

• A degree (Diplom or Master’s) in Mathematics or a related discipline
• A basic knowledge of and interest in optimisation and variational analysis 
• Basic knowledge of algorithms
• Relevant language skills in German (teaching) and English (international communication)
• Experience in teaching, scientific publishing and numerical software development is also desirable

The position is intended to support the professional development of early-career researchers and offers the opportunity to pursue a PhD. The position is suitable for part-time work.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 8/10/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76450. For more information get in touch with Russell Luke directly via E-Mail: r.luke@math.uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49 5513924564 .

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