The Johann Radon Institute for Computational and Applied Mathematics (RICAM) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research and science institution in Applied Mathematics, focuses on basic research in applied mathematics, and within the Institute mathematicians from all around the globe collaborate on common core areas in mathematical modeling, simulation, inverse problems and optimization. The institute is now offering a

Postdoc position (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100% (40 hours/week)

Salary: € 66,501.40 per annum (gross), according to the collective agreement of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

Duration: the position is offered initially for 1 year with the possibility of an extension up to 6 years.

Application deadline: October 31st, 2024

Reference code: RICAM142PD224

Your main tasks:
– Development of computational models and softwares to be used in the direct simulation of biomedical problems such as the cardiovascular system and brain tumor growth, in uncertainty quantification, and in the inverse problem of parameter identification for model personalization.
– Maintenance of the research group simulation codes.

Area of responsibility
– Independent research and further scientific qualification
– Acquisition of third-party funding
– Supervision of students
– Contribution to expanding the international scientific contacts of the Institute

Requirements
– Doctorate in Applied Mathematics, Biomedical Engineering, or closely related field
– Strong background in finite element simulation.
– Strong proficiency in English
– Proficiency with C++ and Python programming

Desired skills
– Experience in interdisciplinary research and HPC
– Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm
– International experience
– Communication and scientific dissemination skills

Additional information

Our offer:
– Excellent opportunities to work in a lively research environment and collaborate with international experts in the field.
– Active and long-standing collaboration with hospitals in Austria and Spain.

The application:
If you are interested in this position, please apply in English by sending the following documents:

– Letter of application
– Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists
– Research statement (at most two pages)
– A list of references

to lgg@ricam.oeaw.ac.at, mentioning “Job ID: RICAM142PD224” in the email subject.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Luca Gerardo-Giorda (lgg@ricam.oeaw.ac.at). General information about RICAM can be found at https://www.oeaw.ac.at/ricam/

RICAM aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.