Senior Scientist in Statistics
University of Klagenfurt Department of Statistics
Österreich

Announcement

Work where science meets quality of life: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research climate, innovative teaching, and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and the compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.

The following position will be filled at the Department of Statistics at the Faculty of Technical Science with a preferred starting date of September 1, 2026 (the starting date is negotiable, but no later than March 1, 2027):

Senior Scientist with doctorate/PhD (all genders welcome)

in the working group Stochastic Processes.

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

Minimum salary: € 70,200.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b

Limited to: 3 years (or for the duration of the incumbent's absence)

Application deadline:  June 10, 2026

Reference code: 279/26

The Stochastic Processes group at the Department of Statistics is embedded into the university’s area of key research strength “Multiple Perspectives in Optimization (MPOpt)” and it participates in the thematic doctoral programme “Modeling – Analysis – Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems”.

Your responsibilities – what awaits you

• Independent research including the publication of research articles and active participation in international conferences, in one or more of the following fields: numerical methods for stochastic differential equations, computational stochastics, optimal transport for stochastic processes, analysis of stochastic differential equations
• Independent delivery of lectures and exercise courses using established and innovative methods (e.g., digital teaching); on average 4 teaching hours per week during the semester
• Supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s students
• Participation in public relations activities
• Participation in university self-management and in quality assurance measures

Your profile

• PhD/Doctoral degree at a national or international university in mathematics or a related field.
  This requirement has an extended deadline and must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is February 14, 2027.
• Strong background in one or more of the following fields: numerical methods for stochastic differential equations, computational stochastics, optimal transport for stochastic processes, analysis of stochastic differential equations
• First publication(s) in renowned relevant journals
• Experience in the presentation of scientific results
• Fluency in English

This distinguishes you additionally

• Teaching experience and didactic skills
• High communication and dissemination skills
• Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge
• Enthusiasm for working in a diverse team
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab, R, SageMath, Mathematica, C/C++, …)
• German language skills

Why you will enjoy working with us

• The employment contract is concluded for the position as a Senior Scientist with PhD and stipulates a starting salary of € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized).
• Work where it works best for you – thanks to flexible working hours and remote options
• Team spirit meets diversity – bring your individual background into our dedicated team
• Sustainably mobile – your workplace is on our green campus and easily accessible by public transport
• With us, equal opportunities apply to all: We look forward to every additional personality in the team
• Personal and professional development through diverse offers
• Numerous attractive additional benefits – including non-working days on December 24, December 31, and Good Friday, and a company pension contribution
• Family-friendly and health-promoting university culture - Our family services support staff with questions around childcare, compatibility, and family life and offers flexible care and holiday programmes. At the same time, we strengthen health and well-being with a diverse sports, massage, and preventive care programme – see https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/

 We look forward to receiving your application no later than June 10, 2026. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline. However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications, but do not yet possess the required PhD/Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the preferred starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is February 14, 2027.

If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae (including a list of publications and a list of talks)
• Research statement (at most one page)
• PhD thesis. If the thesis is not available, the candidate should provide an explanation (e.g., PhD not finished at time of application deadline).
• A letter of reference by an experienced scientist. For confidentiality reasons, this letter must be sent directly by that scientist to jobs-stat@aau.at. The deadline for the receipt of the reference letter is June 10,2026 (CEST, UTC+02:00)

If an applicant has not received the PhD/Doctoral degree by the application deadline, the applicant should provide a declaration, written either by a supervisor or by the candidate themselves, on the feasibility of finishing the PhD/Doctoral degree by February 14, 2027 at the latest.

Do you have further questions? Please contact Michaela Hitz (michaela.hitz@aau.at). Recruitment and staff matters at the University of Klagenfurt are accompanied by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure as well as by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt strives to increase the proportion of women in all areas where they are underrepresented and expressly encourages qualified women to apply. In case of equal qualifications, women will be given preference. The University of Klagenfurt is committed to anti-discrimination, equal opportunities, and diversity. People with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly encouraged to apply.

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.

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