Two Ph.D. positions in numerical mathematics are available in the research group of Prof. Sebastian Aland. The group puts a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and uses numerical simulations to help other disciplines understanding real-life systems in emerging branches of cell biology, materials science and nanotechnology. The collaborative research group is shared between HTW Dresden and TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The funding will run for 3 years starting in April 2021 (negotiable). The salary is according to 75% of the German E13 scale (>38.000 Euro per year).

TU Bergakademie Freiberg is one of the top ten German research institutions (measured in external professorial funding). The positions are embedded within the well-established doctoral program in mathematics. The university provides a vivid, friendly, and research-oriented environment.

Freiberg is a small but charming town which offers the cultural richness of a university city.

Surrounded by the UNESCO world heritage region of the Ore Mountains, TU Freiberg provides ideal conditions and infrastructure for research activities. The state capital city of Dresden is within a 30-minutes reach with public transport. Dresden evolved in recent years to an internationally recognized scientific center. It combines an outstanding scientific environment with a vivid cultural scene and cheap costs of living.

What we expect:

• Motivation to learn new numerical methods, to work independently and well organized
• Autonomous scientific work including the publication of research articles
• Active participation in the research activities of the group and at international conferences
• Scientific exchange and collaboration with experimentalists and other researchers from all over the world

Required qualifications:

• diploma or master’s degree in Mathematics, Computational Engineering Science, Physics, or a related field, with sound knowledge in numerical methods
• an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• advanced programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, Matlab)
• fluent English

Every PhD student will be supported by an experienced faculty member as a co-supervisor and mentor on their side.

We are committed to increasing the number of women in teaching and research positions. Qualified female scientists are therefore invited to apply and will be given preferential consideration. The same applies to severely disabled applicants.

We welcome applications comprising a CV, transcript of records, academic certificates, and possibly a copy of the bachelor or master thesis.

Please visit https://alandlab.de/job-opening/ for further information and contact:

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Aland

Professor of Modeling/Simulation at HTW Dresden

Professor of Numerical Analysis at TU Bergakademie Freiberg

sebastian.aland@htw-dresden.de