The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a

Senior Scientist
at the Faculty of Mathematics

Reference number: 12908

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.

Duration of employment: 4 year/s

Extent of Employment: 40 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
The advertised senior scientist position is associated with the chair for Computational Science of Univ.-Prof. Dr.
Otmar Scherzer (email: otmar.scherzer@univie.ac.at) at the Faculty of Mathematics.
– Initially 4 years with the option to an unlimited duration.

We are looking for a highly qualified researcher with special interests in the development of novel mathematical models and algorithms for ultrasound imaging and for processing and evaluation of ultrasound images.

The job holder’s responsibilities include participation in the “Christian Doppler Labor for mathematical modeling and simulation for the next generation of ultrasound devices
(MaMSi)”, independent research in inverse problems and mathematical image processing, and
holding classes due to extent regulations of wage agreement and the
usual administrative duties and the willingness to supervise
students at all levels.

Profile:
A Doctoral degree / PhD in mathematics is required. Expertise in research in the area of mathematical image processing and tomography or inverse problems is required. Skills and experience in independent teaching, research as well as in administration
are required. Past and ongoing research should be documented by publications in recognized scientific journals. Experience in interdisciplinary research is highly appreciated.

Additional qualifications:

In addition, we expect the successful candidate

-) to have excellent teaching skills,

-) goal orientation,

-) capabilities to collaborate with scientists from other disciplines (in particular with researchers from medical universities), and

-) dedication to scientific excellence.

-) An international experience is preferable.

The application package should contain:

-) letter of intent,

-) scientific CV,

-) list of publications and of talks given,

-) teaching record,

-) description of research interests.

Applicants will not be entitled to any refund of expenses incurred
because of the application process.

Research fields:
Main research field
Special research fields Importance
Mathematics
Mathematical modelling;Analysis ;Numerical mathematics MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 24.03.2022, mentioning reference number 12908.

For further information please contact Hörmann, Günther +43-1-4277-50680, Ben Salem-Schedlberger, Waltraud +43-1-4277-50651, Kretzschmar, Gudrun +43-1-4277-50601, +43-1-4277-56001, Mahnkopf, Joachim +43-1-4277-50633, Weisgram, Martina +43-1-4277-50610, Schmeiser, Christian +43-1-4277-50645, Scherzer, Otmar +43-1-4277-55770, Griesmayr, Elisabeth +43-1-4277-56002, Bot, Radu Ioan +43-1-4277-50772.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12908
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at