The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, with an expected starting date of October 1, 2025: Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome) Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary EUR 69,060.60 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b Limited to: 6 years Application deadline: June 25, 2025 Reference code: 219/25 The Department of Mathematics is embedded into the university's area of key research strength "Multiple Perspectives in Optimization (MPOpt)" and it participates in the thematic doctoral pro-gramme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems." Tasks and responsibilities: Independent research Independent teaching of courses in German and English (German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years) Participation in the research and teaching projects run by the Department of Mathematics Supervision of students Participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures Contribution to expanding the international scientific of the Department of Mathematics Participation in public relations activities The successful candidate is expected to pursue a doctoral degree within the thematic doctoral programme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems" at the University of Klagenfurt.This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master's or Diploma degree programmes with the goal of completing a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences.Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree therefore cannot be considered.Prerequisites for the appointment: Doctoral degree in mathematics completed at a domestic or foreign higher education institution.This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025.A strong background and publication record in the area of stochastic optimization, optimal control, and/or uncertainty quantification Presentations at scientific conferences Fluency in English Additional desired qualifications: Proven potential for scientific research Communication and presentation skills Experience in the (co-)acquisition and running of third-party funded projects and readiness to play an active role in third-party funded projects and their acquisition Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge German language skills Ability to work in a diverse team Our offer: The employment contract is for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) and stipulates a start-ing salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized).The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature, and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists as well as details and an explanation of research and teaching activities (please do not include a photo) Copies of degree certificates Copies of official transcripts containing a list of all courses and grades If available, copies of teaching evaluations If an applicant has not received the 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 doctoral degree by September 14, 2025 at the latest.Please provide two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact for information purposes) This position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) is a non-tenure track position.It is advertised with-out the option of negotiating a qualification agreement.To apply, please select the position with the reference code 219/25 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by June 25, 2025, at the latest.However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date.Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025.For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof.Dr. Caroline Geiersbach ().General information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.The University of Klagenfurt 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.People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only.Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
Am Institut für Kulturanalyse, Abteilung Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie, an der Fakultät für Kultur- und Bildungswissenschaften wird voraussichtlich mit 1.September 2025 folgende Stelle besetzt: Universitätsassistent:in Beschäftigungsausmaß: 100 % (40 Wochenstunden) Mindestentgelt: EUR 52.007,20 brutto jährlich; Einstufung nach Uni-KV: B 1 Befristung: 4 Jahre Bewerbungsfrist: bis 25.Juni 2025 Kennung: 217/25 Der Aufgabenbereich der Stelle liegt im Bereich Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie und umfasst folgende Tätigkeiten: Selbständige Forschung mit dem Ziel der Erstellung einer Dissertation in der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie Mitwirkung in Lehre und Forschung des Institutes, insbesondere der Abteilung Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie Selbständige Durchführung von Lehrveranstaltungen sowie Prüfungstätigkeit Beratung und Betreuung von Studierenden im Bachelorstudium Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft und im Masterstudium Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft und Transkulturelle Studien Mitwirkung an Organisations- und Verwaltungsaufgaben und an Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen sowie in universitären Gremien Voraussetzungen für die Einstellung: Sehr guter Studienabschluss in einem der folgenden Studiengänge: Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft, Kulturanthropologie, Europäische Ethnologie oder Empirische Kulturwissenschaft an einer in- oder ausländischen Hochschule Promotionsvorhaben im Bereich der Professur für Empirische Kulturwissenschaft, u.a.Anthropologie des Politischen, anthropologische (Un-)Sicherheitsforschung, Klima-gerechtigkeit, Grenzen, Transkulturalität, Europäisierungsprozesse Ausgewiesene Kenntnisse in ethnographischen und kulturanalytischen Konzepten und Methoden Sehr gute deutsche und englische Sprachkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Erwünscht sind: Grunderfahrungen im universitären Lehr- und Forschungsbetrieb Teamfähigkeit Das Angebot: Der Dienstvertrag wird mit einem Einstiegsentgelt von mtl.EUR 3.714,80 brutto (14x jährlich; eine Anrechnung tätigkeitsspezifischer Vorerfahrung gemäß Kollektivvertrag ist möglich) abgeschlossen.Zudem bietet die Universität Klagenfurt: Persönliche und berufliche Weiterbildungsangebote, Führungskräfte- und Karrierecoaching Zahlreiche attraktive Zusatzleistungen, siehe dazu jobs.aau.at/arbeitgeber-universitaet-klagenfurt/ Diversitäts- und familienfreundliche Universitätskultur Leben und arbeiten in der attraktiven Alpen-Adria-Region mit vielfältigen Freizeitmöglichkeiten in den Bereichen Kultur, Natur & Sport Die Bewerbung: Bei Interesse bewerben Sie sich in deutscher Sprache mit den üblichen Unterlagen: Bewerbungsschreiben Lebenslauf Zeugnisse / Bestätigungen Abstract der Masterarbeit (eine Seite) Dreiseitige Kurzbeschreibung eines geplanten Dissertationsvorhabens Sofern vorhanden: Gutachten zur Masterarbeit Sollten Sie bis zum Ende der Bewerbungsfrist noch nicht über den geforderten Studienabschluss verfügen, legen Sie bitte in den Bewerbungsunterlagen glaubhaft dar, welche Schritte für den formalen Abschluss noch fehlen.Dies kann mittels Eigendarstellung oder Bestätigung der betreuenden Person erfolgen.Diese Stelle dient der fachlichen und wissenschaftlichen Bildung von Absolvent:innen eines Masterstudiums mit dem Ziel des Abschlusses eines Doktorats-/Ph.D.-Studiums der Kulturanthropologie.Bewerbungen von Personen, die bereits über ein facheinschlägiges Doktorat bzw.einen facheinschlägigen Ph.D.verfügen, können daher nicht berücksichtigt werden.Bewerbungen sind ausschließlich bei der Stelle mit der Kennung 217/25 in der Rubrik "Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal" über den Link "Für diese Stelle bewerben" im Job-Portal unter jobs.aau.at möglich.Die erforderlichen Nachweise für die Einstellung müssen bis spätestens 14.August 2025 vorliegen.Nähere Auskünfte erteilt zur konkreten Stellenausschreibung Univ.-Prof.Dr. Alexandra Schwell ().Allgemeine Informationen zur Universität als Arbeitgeberin finden sich unter jobs.aau.at/arbeitgeber-universitaet-klagenfurt/.Die Personalverfahren werden an der Universität Klagenfurt neben der zuständigen ausschreibenden Stelle auch vom Arbeitskreis für Gleichbehandlungsfragen und ggfs.von der Behindertenvertretung begleitet.Die Universität strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils beim wissenschaftlichen Personal an und fordert daher qualifizierte Frauen zur Bewerbung auf.Frauen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation vorrangig aufgenommen.Menschen mit Behinderungen oder chronischen Erkrankungen, die die geforderten Qualifikationskriterien erfüllen, werden ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung aufgefordert.Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Abgeltung von Reise- und Aufenthaltskosten, die aus Anlass des Aufnahmeverfahrens entstehen.
Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: EUR 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective bargaining agreement: B1 Limited to: 4 years Application deadline: July 2, 2025 Reference code: 649-2/24 Tasks and responsibilities: The Quantitative Economics Division is a research group within the Department of Economics that has a clear focus on high-quality research and is active in a variety of topics in economics, econometrics and quantitative economics.The position comprises the following tasks and responsibilities: Independent research with the aim of submitting a dissertation in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics and acquiring a doctoral degree Contribution to departmental research and teaching projects Independent teaching in German and in English and supervision of students Adequate participation in the administrative tasks and responsibilities of the department Participation in university committees, in university self-governance and in public relations activities of the department Prerequisites for the position: Diploma or master's degree in economics or a related field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, econometrics or similar, including also related engineering programs, with a strong formal background) at a higher education institution Good academic record Good knowledge in at least one of the fields data analysis, quantitative economics, econometrics and/or statistics Some (preferably strong) experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, R or MATLAB) Fluency in English (written and spoken) Desired qualifications: First experiences in academic teaching and research First experiences in quantitative economics or similar fields Dedication to research in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics; preferably documented by first research results in, e.g., the master thesis or first publications Social and communication competences, interest in and ability to work in teams Strong motivation and output orientation Ability to work independently in (scientific) projects with a focus on high quality and precision Very good knowledge of German (level C1-C2) Our offer: This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of diploma or master's degree programmes and sets the goal of completing a corresponding doctoral degree in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics.Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree or a subject-relevant Ph D programme therefore cannot be considered.The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of at least EUR 3,714.80 gross per month for a full-time position (100 %) (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement).The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also employer/ Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae (with detailed information on your degrees including date/place/grade, the experience acquired, the thesis title, the list of publications if any, and any other relevant information) Copy of the degree certificates and transcripts of records with all courses and grades Any certificates that can prove the fulfilment of the required and additional qualifications listed above (e.g., the submission of the final thesis/dissertation if required by the degree programme, copy of publications, programming skills certificates, language skills certificates, list of further dissemination activities etc.) A conferred title (diploma / master's degree) is a necessary condition for employment.Proof has to be provided two weeks prior to the appointment at the latest, but no later than September 17, 2025.In case a diploma or master's degree certificate cannot be included in the application package, provide a written declaration of the supervisor on the expected date of completion of the study programme.Note that we plan to fill the position as soon as possible.To apply, please select the position with the reference code 649-2/24 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Professor Martin Wagner () or Christina Kopetzky ().Information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the share of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position.At equal qualification levels, women will be given preferential consideration.People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.Under exceptional circumstances online hearings may be possible.Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only.Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Mathematics, at the Faculty of Technical Sciences with an expected starting date of October 1, 2025: University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome) Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: EUR 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 Limited to: 4 years Application deadline: June 25, 2025 Reference code: 220/25 The Department of Mathematics 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." Tasks and responsibilities: Scientific work including the publication of research articles in the field of stochastic optimization to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree.Possible research directions include: Analysis and development of stochastic algorithms Optimization with partial differential equations involving uncertainty Independent teaching and assessment, including Teaching exercises Assessment of student work Contribution to organizational and administrative tasks Participation in public relations activities of the department and the faculty The successful candidate is expected to pursue a doctoral degree within the thematic doctoral programme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems" at the University of Klagenfurt.This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master's or Diploma degree programmes with the goal of completing a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences.Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree therefore cannot be considered.Prerequisites for the position: Completed Master's or Diploma degree in mathematics or related fields at a domestic or foreign university by September 14, 2025 Proven knowledge in at least two of the following areas: optimization, partial differential equations, functional analysis, and stochastic analysis Proven programming skills in at least one of the following languages/tools: Python, Julia, Matlab, and possibly FEni CS/other FE tools English language skills (written and spoken) Additional desired qualifications: Good scientific communication and presentation skills Social skills and ability to work in heterogeneous teams First experience in university teaching and research (e.g.through tutorials or publications) German language skills or willingness to acquire German language skills within the first two years of service Our offer: The employment contract is for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of EUR 3,714.80 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized).The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English with the following documents: Letter of application explaining the motivation and including a statement of interest in research (indicating an idea for the research for your own doctoral degree) Curriculum vitae (please do not include a photo) Copies of degree certificates (Bachelor and Master) Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor and Master) containing a list of all courses and grades Master's thesis.If the thesis is not available, the candidate should provide an explanation Two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact by email or telephone for information purposes) If an applicant has not received the Master's 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 Master's degree before September 14, 2025 To apply, please select the position with the reference code 220/25 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.Candidates must provide proof that they meet the required qualifications by June 25, 2025, at the latest.However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Master's degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date.Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025.For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof.Dr. Caroline Geiersbach ().General information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.As part of its human resources policy, the University of Klagenfurt places particular emphasis on anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity.People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.Under exceptional circumstances online hearings may be possible.Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only.Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
Universitätsassistent (m/w/d) - Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt - Logo The University of Klagenfurt wants to attract more women for professorships.The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, in compliance with the provisions of Art.98 (open ended) or Art.99 (limited to 5 years) of the Austrian Universities Act: Full Professor of Complex Dynamic Networks (all genders welcome) This is a full-time position.Whether the position will be implemented in compliance with the provisions of Art.98 Austrian Universities Act (open-ended) or Art.99 of the Austrian Universities Act (limited to 5 years) will be decided in course of the appointment procedure.With approximately 13,000 students, the University of Klagenfurt is a young, vibrant and innovative university, located at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean culture in an area that offers exceptionally high quality of life.As public university pursuant to 6 of the Austrian Universities Act, it receives federal funding.The Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2021 ranked it among the 50 best young universities in the world.The university operates under the motto "Beyond Boundaries!".In accordance with its key strategic road map, the Development Plan, the university's primary guiding principles and objectives include the pursuit of scientific excellence regarding the appointment of professors, favourable research conditions, a good faculty- student ratio, and the promotion of the development of young scientists.The professorship will be embedded within the Faculty of Technical Sciences () with its well-established Areas of Research Excellence on "Networked and Autonomous Systems" and "Multiple Perspectives in Optimization" as well as doctoral programmes on "Information and Communications Engineering", "Informatics" and "Modeling-Analysis-Optimization of Discrete, Continuous, and Stochastic Systems".The Faculty provides a vivid, friendly, and research-oriented environment.We are looking for a highly qualified and internationally recognized scientist with high engagement in developing and sustaining an ambitious and innovative research programme.The professorship will be endowed by KELAG () - a leading sustainable energy producer, energy distributor, and service provider in Austria - for the first five years and will then be funded by the university.The main objective of this endowment is to foster and cluster cutting-edge research in complex dynamic networks and promote its application in energy and communication networks.Relevant topics include design, control, maintenance, security, resilience, networking, and optimization in technical networks and systems.The professorship also plays an essential part in a joint initiative of the university, government, and industry to establish a research centre in this field.The duties of the position include: Representing the field of Complex Dynamic Networks in research and teaching, particularly in the relevant topics with a focus on energy and communication networks (and related sustainable technical systems) Collaboration with the endowing and other industry partners Competitive research grant acquisition and management Active participation in the planned research centre Teaching in relevant degree programmes at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral level as well as supervision of student projects and academic theses Advising and mentoring of students and early career researchers Participation in university management Participation in third mission and public relations activities Required qualifications: Habilitation or equivalent qualification in the relevant field Excellent research standing and publication record in Complex Dynamic Networks, including theoretical and technical foundations Research experience in energy networks or communication networks Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded research projects of a relevant volume Teaching experience at university level and didactic competence Experience in the (co-)supervision of academic theses Fluency in English Desired qualifications: Excellent scientific communication and dissemination skills Experience with academic management duties Competence in leadership and management of teams Competence in gender mainstreaming and diversity management Fluency in German German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years.The remit of the professorship requires that the successful candidate will establish Klagenfurt as primary place of work.The university is committed to increasing the number of women among the faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications from qualified women.Among equally qualified candidates, women will receive preferential consideration.People with disabilities or chronic diseases who meet the qualification criteria are explicitly invited to apply.The salary is subject to negotiation.The minimum gross salary for the position at this level (salary group A1 for faculty according to the Austrian Universities' Collective Bargaining Agreement) is currently EUR 92,460 per year.In accordance with the Austrian Income Tax Act an attractive relocation tax allowance can be granted for the first five years in the case of appointments to professorships in Austria.The prerequisites are subject to examination on a case-by-case basis.Please submit your application by e-mail to the University of Klagenfurt, Office of the Senate, attn.Mag.a (FH) Sabine Seebacher via no later than June 18, 2025, including: a mandatory principal part not exceeding five pages ().The submission of the mandatory principal part mentioned above constitutes a necessary condition for the validity of your application.one single PDF including: a letter of motivation a detailed scientific CV a comprehensive list of publications, talks, and courses taught a list of acquired third-party funded research projects, including role, funding organization, and amount of funding a compact research statement of up to two pages supplementary documents where applicable (e.g., course evaluations) links to publicly available versions of your three most important publications within the scope of this professorship For general information please refer to the information leaflet provided at For specific information about the position, please contact Prof.Dr. Bernhard Rinner ().
The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Mathematics at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, with an expected starting date of October 1, 2025: Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome) Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary EUR 69,060.60 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b Limited to: 6 years Application deadline: June 25, 2025 Reference code: 219/25 The Department of Mathematics is embedded into the university's area of key research strength "Multiple Perspectives in Optimization (MPOpt)" and it participates in the thematic doctoral pro-gramme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems." Tasks and responsibilities: Independent research Independent teaching of courses in German and English (German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years) Participation in the research and teaching projects run by the Department of Mathematics Supervision of students Participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures Contribution to expanding the international scientific of the Department of Mathematics Participation in public relations activities The successful candidate is expected to pursue a doctoral degree within the thematic doctoral programme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems" at the University of Klagenfurt. This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master's or Diploma degree programmes with the goal of completing a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences. Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree therefore cannot be considered. Prerequisites for the appointment: Doctoral degree in mathematics completed at a domestic or foreign higher education institution. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025. A strong background and publication record in the area of stochastic optimization, optimal control, and/or uncertainty quantification Presentations at scientific conferences Fluency in English Additional desired qualifications: Proven potential for scientific research Communication and presentation skills Experience in the (co-)acquisition and running of third-party funded projects and readiness to play an active role in third-party funded projects and their acquisition Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge German language skills Ability to work in a diverse team Our offer: The employment contract is for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) and stipulates a start-ing salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized). The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature, and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists as well as details and an explanation of research and teaching activities (please do not include a photo) Copies of degree certificates Copies of official transcripts containing a list of all courses and grades If available, copies of teaching evaluations If an applicant has not received the 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 doctoral degree by September 14, 2025 at the latest. Please provide two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact for information purposes) This position as Assistant Professor (postdoc) is a non-tenure track position. It is advertised with-out the option of negotiating a qualification agreement. To apply, please select the position with the reference code 219/25 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/. Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by June 25, 2025, at the latest. However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025. For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Caroline Geiersbach (). General information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons. The University of Klagenfurt 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. People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply. Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded. Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: EUR 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective bargaining agreement: B1 Limited to: 4 years Application deadline: July 2, 2025 Reference code: 649-2/24 Tasks and responsibilities: The Quantitative Economics Division is a research group within the Department of Economics that has a clear focus on high-quality research and is active in a variety of topics in economics, econometrics and quantitative economics. The position comprises the following tasks and responsibilities: Independent research with the aim of submitting a dissertation in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics and acquiring a doctoral degree Contribution to departmental research and teaching projects Independent teaching in German and in English and supervision of students Adequate participation in the administrative tasks and responsibilities of the department Participation in university committees, in university self-governance and in public relations activities of the department Prerequisites for the position: Diploma or master's degree in economics or a related field (e.g., statistics, mathematics, econometrics or similar, including also related engineering programs, with a strong formal background) at a higher education institution Good academic record Good knowledge in at least one of the fields data analysis, quantitative economics, econometrics and/or statistics Some (preferably strong) experience in scientific programming (e.g., Python, R or MATLAB) Fluency in English (written and spoken) Desired qualifications: First experiences in academic teaching and research First experiences in quantitative economics or similar fields Dedication to research in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics; preferably documented by first research results in, e.g., the master thesis or first publications Social and communication competences, interest in and ability to work in teams Strong motivation and output orientation Ability to work independently in (scientific) projects with a focus on high quality and precision Very good knowledge of German (level C1-C2) Our offer: This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of diploma or master's degree programmes and sets the goal of completing a corresponding doctoral degree in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics. Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree or a subject-relevant Ph D programme therefore cannot be considered. The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of at least EUR 3,714.80 gross per month for a full-time position (100 %) (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement). The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also employer/ Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents: Letter of application Curriculum vitae (with detailed information on your degrees including date/place/grade, the experience acquired, the thesis title, the list of publications if any, and any other relevant information) Copy of the degree certificates and transcripts of records with all courses and grades Any certificates that can prove the fulfilment of the required and additional qualifications listed above (e.g., the submission of the final thesis/dissertation if required by the degree programme, copy of publications, programming skills certificates, language skills certificates, list of further dissemination activities etc.) A conferred title (diploma / master's degree) is a necessary condition for employment. Proof has to be provided two weeks prior to the appointment at the latest, but no later than September 17, 2025. In case a diploma or master's degree certificate cannot be included in the application package, provide a written declaration of the supervisor on the expected date of completion of the study programme. Note that we plan to fill the position as soon as possible. To apply, please select the position with the reference code 649-2/24 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/. For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Professor Martin Wagner () or Christina Kopetzky (). Information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons. The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the share of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. At equal qualification levels, women will be given preferential consideration. People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply. Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded. Under exceptional circumstances online hearings may be possible. Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Mathematics, at the Faculty of Technical Sciences with an expected starting date of October 1, 2025: University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome) Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week) Minimum salary: EUR 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 Limited to: 4 years Application deadline: June 25, 2025 Reference code: 220/25 The Department of Mathematics 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." Tasks and responsibilities: Scientific work including the publication of research articles in the field of stochastic optimization to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree. Possible research directions include: Analysis and development of stochastic algorithms Optimization with partial differential equations involving uncertainty Independent teaching and assessment, including Teaching exercises Assessment of student work Contribution to organizational and administrative tasks Participation in public relations activities of the department and the faculty The successful candidate is expected to pursue a doctoral degree within the thematic doctoral programme "Modeling - Analysis - Optimization of discrete, continuous, and stochastic systems" at the University of Klagenfurt. This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master's or Diploma degree programmes with the goal of completing a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences. Applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree therefore cannot be considered. Prerequisites for the position: Completed Master's or Diploma degree in mathematics or related fields at a domestic or foreign university by September 14, 2025 Proven knowledge in at least two of the following areas: optimization, partial differential equations, functional analysis, and stochastic analysis Proven programming skills in at least one of the following languages/tools: Python, Julia, Matlab, and possibly FEni CS/other FE tools English language skills (written and spoken) Additional desired qualifications: Good scientific communication and presentation skills Social skills and ability to work in heterogeneous teams First experience in university teaching and research (e.g. through tutorials or publications) German language skills or willingness to acquire German language skills within the first two years of service Our offer: The employment contract is for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of EUR 3,714.80 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized). The University of Klagenfurt also offers: Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also Diversity- and family-friendly university culture The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports The application: If you are interested in this position, please apply in English with the following documents: Letter of application explaining the motivation and including a statement of interest in research (indicating an idea for the research for your own doctoral degree) Curriculum vitae (please do not include a photo) Copies of degree certificates (Bachelor and Master) Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor and Master) containing a list of all courses and grades Master's thesis. If the thesis is not available, the candidate should provide an explanation Two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact by email or telephone for information purposes) If an applicant has not received the Master's 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 Master's degree before September 14, 2025 To apply, please select the position with the reference code 220/25 in the category "Scientific Staff" using the link "Apply for this position" in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/. Candidates must provide proof that they meet the required qualifications by June 25, 2025, at the latest. However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Master's degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is September 14, 2025. For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Caroline Geiersbach (). General information about the university as an employer can be found at At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if applicable, by the Representative for Disabled Persons. As part of its human resources policy, the University of Klagenfurt places particular emphasis on anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity. People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply. Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded. Under exceptional circumstances online hearings may be possible. Translations into other languages serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.
Universitätsassistent (m/w/d) - Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt - Logo The University of Klagenfurt wants to attract more women for professorships. The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, in compliance with the provisions of Art. 98 (open ended) or Art. 99 (limited to 5 years) of the Austrian Universities Act: Full Professor of Complex Dynamic Networks (all genders welcome) This is a full-time position. Whether the position will be implemented in compliance with the provisions of Art. 98 Austrian Universities Act (open-ended) or Art. 99 of the Austrian Universities Act (limited to 5 years) will be decided in course of the appointment procedure. With approximately 13,000 students, the University of Klagenfurt is a young, vibrant and innovative university, located at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean culture in an area that offers exceptionally high quality of life. As public university pursuant to 6 of the Austrian Universities Act, it receives federal funding. The Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings 2021 ranked it among the 50 best young universities in the world. The university operates under the motto "Beyond Boundaries!". In accordance with its key strategic road map, the Development Plan, the university's primary guiding principles and objectives include the pursuit of scientific excellence regarding the appointment of professors, favourable research conditions, a good faculty- student ratio, and the promotion of the development of young scientists. The professorship will be embedded within the Faculty of Technical Sciences () with its well-established Areas of Research Excellence on "Networked and Autonomous Systems" and "Multiple Perspectives in Optimization" as well as doctoral programmes on "Information and Communications Engineering", "Informatics" and "Modeling-Analysis-Optimization of Discrete, Continuous, and Stochastic Systems". The Faculty provides a vivid, friendly, and research-oriented environment. We are looking for a highly qualified and internationally recognized scientist with high engagement in developing and sustaining an ambitious and innovative research programme. The professorship will be endowed by KELAG () - a leading sustainable energy producer, energy distributor, and service provider in Austria - for the first five years and will then be funded by the university. The main objective of this endowment is to foster and cluster cutting-edge research in complex dynamic networks and promote its application in energy and communication networks. Relevant topics include design, control, maintenance, security, resilience, networking, and optimization in technical networks and systems. The professorship also plays an essential part in a joint initiative of the university, government, and industry to establish a research centre in this field. The duties of the position include: Representing the field of Complex Dynamic Networks in research and teaching, particularly in the relevant topics with a focus on energy and communication networks (and related sustainable technical systems) Collaboration with the endowing and other industry partners Competitive research grant acquisition and management Active participation in the planned research centre Teaching in relevant degree programmes at Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral level as well as supervision of student projects and academic theses Advising and mentoring of students and early career researchers Participation in university management Participation in third mission and public relations activities Required qualifications: Habilitation or equivalent qualification in the relevant field Excellent research standing and publication record in Complex Dynamic Networks, including theoretical and technical foundations Research experience in energy networks or communication networks Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded research projects of a relevant volume Teaching experience at university level and didactic competence Experience in the (co-)supervision of academic theses Fluency in English Desired qualifications: Excellent scientific communication and dissemination skills Experience with academic management duties Competence in leadership and management of teams Competence in gender mainstreaming and diversity management Fluency in German German language skills are not a formal prerequisite, but proficiency at level B2 is expected within two years. The remit of the professorship requires that the successful candidate will establish Klagenfurt as primary place of work. The university is committed to increasing the number of women among the faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications from qualified women. Among equally qualified candidates, women will receive preferential consideration. People with disabilities or chronic diseases who meet the qualification criteria are explicitly invited to apply. The salary is subject to negotiation. The minimum gross salary for the position at this level (salary group A1 for faculty according to the Austrian Universities' Collective Bargaining Agreement) is currently EUR 92,460 per year. In accordance with the Austrian Income Tax Act an attractive relocation tax allowance can be granted for the first five years in the case of appointments to professorships in Austria. The prerequisites are subject to examination on a case-by-case basis. Please submit your application by e-mail to the University of Klagenfurt, Office of the Senate, attn. Mag.a (FH) Sabine Seebacher via no later than June 18, 2025, including: a mandatory principal part not exceeding five pages (). The submission of the mandatory principal part mentioned above constitutes a necessary condition for the validity of your application. one single PDF including: a letter of motivation a detailed scientific CV a comprehensive list of publications, talks, and courses taught a list of acquired third-party funded research projects, including role, funding organization, and amount of funding a compact research statement of up to two pages supplementary documents where applicable (e.g., course evaluations) links to publicly available versions of your three most important publications within the scope of this professorship For general information please refer to the information leaflet provided at For specific information about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Bernhard Rinner ().
Am Institut für Kulturanalyse, Abteilung Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie, an der Fakultät für Kultur- und Bildungswissenschaften wird voraussichtlich mit 1. September 2025 folgende Stelle besetzt: Universitätsassistent:in Beschäftigungsausmaß: 100 % (40 Wochenstunden) Mindestentgelt: EUR 52.007,20 brutto jährlich; Einstufung nach Uni-KV: B 1 Befristung: 4 Jahre Bewerbungsfrist: bis 25. Juni 2025 Kennung: 217/25 Der Aufgabenbereich der Stelle liegt im Bereich Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie und umfasst folgende Tätigkeiten: Selbständige Forschung mit dem Ziel der Erstellung einer Dissertation in der Empirischen Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie Mitwirkung in Lehre und Forschung des Institutes, insbesondere der Abteilung Empirische Kulturwissenschaft / Kulturanthropologie Selbständige Durchführung von Lehrveranstaltungen sowie Prüfungstätigkeit Beratung und Betreuung von Studierenden im Bachelorstudium Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft und im Masterstudium Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft und Transkulturelle Studien Mitwirkung an Organisations- und Verwaltungsaufgaben und an Qualitätssicherungsmaßnahmen sowie in universitären Gremien Voraussetzungen für die Einstellung: Sehr guter Studienabschluss in einem der folgenden Studiengänge: Angewandte Kulturwissenschaft, Kulturanthropologie, Europäische Ethnologie oder Empirische Kulturwissenschaft an einer in- oder ausländischen Hochschule Promotionsvorhaben im Bereich der Professur für Empirische Kulturwissenschaft, u.a. Anthropologie des Politischen, anthropologische (Un-)Sicherheitsforschung, Klima-gerechtigkeit, Grenzen, Transkulturalität, Europäisierungsprozesse Ausgewiesene Kenntnisse in ethnographischen und kulturanalytischen Konzepten und Methoden Sehr gute deutsche und englische Sprachkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Erwünscht sind: Grunderfahrungen im universitären Lehr- und Forschungsbetrieb Teamfähigkeit Das Angebot: Der Dienstvertrag wird mit einem Einstiegsentgelt von mtl. EUR 3.714,80 brutto (14x jährlich; eine Anrechnung tätigkeitsspezifischer Vorerfahrung gemäß Kollektivvertrag ist möglich) abgeschlossen. Zudem bietet die Universität Klagenfurt: Persönliche und berufliche Weiterbildungsangebote, Führungskräfte- und Karrierecoaching Zahlreiche attraktive Zusatzleistungen, siehe dazu jobs.aau.at/arbeitgeber-universitaet-klagenfurt/ Diversitäts- und familienfreundliche Universitätskultur Leben und arbeiten in der attraktiven Alpen-Adria-Region mit vielfältigen Freizeitmöglichkeiten in den Bereichen Kultur, Natur & Sport Die Bewerbung: Bei Interesse bewerben Sie sich in deutscher Sprache mit den üblichen Unterlagen: Bewerbungsschreiben Lebenslauf Zeugnisse / Bestätigungen Abstract der Masterarbeit (eine Seite) Dreiseitige Kurzbeschreibung eines geplanten Dissertationsvorhabens Sofern vorhanden: Gutachten zur Masterarbeit Sollten Sie bis zum Ende der Bewerbungsfrist noch nicht über den geforderten Studienabschluss verfügen, legen Sie bitte in den Bewerbungsunterlagen glaubhaft dar, welche Schritte für den formalen Abschluss noch fehlen. Dies kann mittels Eigendarstellung oder Bestätigung der betreuenden Person erfolgen. Diese Stelle dient der fachlichen und wissenschaftlichen Bildung von Absolvent:innen eines Masterstudiums mit dem Ziel des Abschlusses eines Doktorats-/Ph. D.-Studiums der Kulturanthropologie. Bewerbungen von Personen, die bereits über ein facheinschlägiges Doktorat bzw. einen facheinschlägigen Ph. D. verfügen, können daher nicht berücksichtigt werden. Bewerbungen sind ausschließlich bei der Stelle mit der Kennung 217/25 in der Rubrik "Wissenschaftliches Universitätspersonal" über den Link "Für diese Stelle bewerben" im Job-Portal unter jobs.aau.at möglich. Die erforderlichen Nachweise für die Einstellung müssen bis spätestens 14. August 2025 vorliegen. Nähere Auskünfte erteilt zur konkreten Stellenausschreibung Univ.-Prof. Dr. Alexandra Schwell (). Allgemeine Informationen zur Universität als Arbeitgeberin finden sich unter jobs.aau.at/arbeitgeber-universitaet-klagenfurt/. Die Personalverfahren werden an der Universität Klagenfurt neben der zuständigen ausschreibenden Stelle auch vom Arbeitskreis für Gleichbehandlungsfragen und ggfs. von der Behindertenvertretung begleitet. Die Universität strebt eine Erhöhung des Frauenanteils beim wissenschaftlichen Personal an und fordert daher qualifizierte Frauen zur Bewerbung auf. Frauen werden bei gleicher Qualifikation vorrangig aufgenommen. Menschen mit Behinderungen oder chronischen Erkrankungen, die die geforderten Qualifikationskriterien erfüllen, werden ausdrücklich zur Bewerbung aufgefordert. Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Abgeltung von Reise- und Aufenthaltskosten, die aus Anlass des Aufnahmeverfahrens entstehen.
