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Application deadline: 21.01.2026

The Institute of Financial Mathematics and Applied Number Theory at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a permanent professorship position under private law for a Professor for High Dimensional Simulation to begin immediately. The appointment is in accordance with § 98 of the Austrian Universities Act. An evaluation will be conducted after a five-year period.

We are seeking a candidate with an outstanding track record in research and teaching in the field of high-dimensional simulation (e.g., Monte Carlo and quasi-Monte Carlo methods, applied number theory, pseudo-random number generation, high-dimensional integration, high-dimensional approximation and optimization, as well as solution methods for problems arising in applications such as financial and insurance mathematics or game theory). In addition, a connection to applications in the natural, life, and technical sciences is expected.

The successful candidate is expected to represent and further develop the field of High Dimensional Simulation in research and teaching. Applicants for the position must have a venia docendi (habilitation degree) or a comparable post-doctorate qualification in the academic field. 

A salary above the minimum amount (which is currently 92.460,20 € before taxes) as stated in the collective agreement will be voluntarily offered. 

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Application deadline: 15.12.2025

We are looking for a University Assistant Praedoc to join the dynamic research team led by Ass.-Prof. Dr. Matija Bucic. Our ideal candidate will bring a pronounced interest in developing and applying of ideas in extremal and probabilistic combinatorics and finding applications and connections with other areas. You should have a robust and well-founded background in combinatorics, especially with a strong preference for experience in extremal and probabilistic combinatorics. We are looking for a colleague who integrates easily in our team, is able to contribute to groundbreaking research independently, and can take charge of delivering impactful results.

The start date of the contract is flexible, beginning as early as February 1, 2026. The duration of employment is four years from the start of the contract.

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Application deadline: 05.12.2025

The Institute of Discrete Mathematics at TU Graz is looking to hire a University Assistant (PostDoc) in the field of combinatorial probability. The contract duration is 72 months, starting March 2026.

Admission Requirements: PhD in mathematics

Desired Qualification:

•  Solid knowledge and research experience in the fields analytic combinatorics and analysis of random discrete structures

•  Ability and willingness to conduct independent research in the above mentioned fields

• Very good knowledge of German (required for teaching from the very beginning) and very good knowledge of English

• Experience with teaching mathematics, in particular classes for engineering students

• Experience with teaching classes with a large number of participants

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Application deadline: 01.12.2025

We focus on foundations of cryptography and are searching for a motivated PhD candidate to join our team. We develop new security definitions which match practical applications, explore complexity-theoretic relations, develop novel, sophisticated proof techniques, and design schemes that provably satisfy strong security guarantees. Hence, strong mathematics skills are advantageous and arguing by formal mathematical proofs is essential.

Besides research (including attendance and presentation at workshops and conferences), the candidate will be involved in a small amount of teaching, according to the university regulations.

The position is fully funded for 4 years with a competitive salary and available from March 2026; the exact starting date is negotiable. For eligibility, an MSc degree in Computer Science or Mathematics (or a related field) is required. Applications must contain all required documents and be done exclusively through the linked job portal of University of Vienna.

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Application deadline: 20.12.2025

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. The Security and Privacy Research Unit at TU Wien, as part of the TU Wien Cybersecurity Center (https://cysec.wien/), is offering a PhD student position in provable symmetric cryptography for privacy-friendly protocols within the WWTF CrossPings (Cross-Domain Privacy-Preserving Protocols and Symmetric Cryptography) project.

Our research unit is internationally renowned for its expertise in cryptography, security, and privacy. Our working language is English. 

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Application deadline: (none)

The Cryptography Group at ISTA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in theoretical and applied cryptography. For part (about one year) this position can be funded by the SPYCODE project (https://spycode.at/).

Please send a CV and optionally a research statement and contact details of one or two referees to pietrzak[a t]ista.ac.at with the subject Postdoc Application – SPYCODE. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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Application deadline: 11. 12. 2025

At the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing, TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all genders) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: March 2026. The position is limited to expected 4 years with the option to extend.

Tasks:

•     Independent research activities in the field of Applied Mathematics that suitably complement the existing expertise at the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing

•     Teaching duties in mathematics, both in specialized and service courses, in particular, service lectures in mathematics for Technical Physics, Electrical Engineering, and/or Geodesy and Geoinformation, as well as participation in and administration of examinations

•     Supervision of students and subject-related theses

•     Active and visible engagement in research and publications

•     Willingness to cooperate with colleagues at the Institute of Analysis and Scientific Computing

•     Participation in and organization of scientific events

•     Contribution to organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures of the research division and the faculty

•     Since the basic teaching at TU Wien is conducted in German, the successful candidate must acquire and demonstrate sufficient language proficiency within 18 months to be able to teach in German after this period

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Application deadline: 04. 12. 2025

Graz University of Technology offers two PhD positions in the Institute of Geometry. The research area is computational geometry and topology. Possible topics include topological data analysis, connections of discrete geometry and topology, design and analysis of algorithms in computational topology.

We offer a 4-year university assistant position (30 h/week) with a net salary of approximately 29,000 EUR per year. The earliest starting date for both positions is Feb 1 2026.

We are looking for outstanding students with a master's degree in Mathematics/Computer Science or a closely related field. Knowledge in at least one of the fields computational geometry or computational topology is a plus. Basic knowledge in algebraic topology, theoretical computer science, and programming skills, in particular in C++ or python, are also desirable.

The position includes teaching duties as teaching assistant, both for students of mathematics and others. The ability to teach in English is required. Being able to teach in German is an advantage.

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Application deadline: none (Planned start - Feb 2026)

1 PhD position (3-4 years) and 1 Post-doc position (3 years) are currently open in the FWF ASTRA Project Modelling heterogeneous cell clusters and their environment of Angelika Manhart at the Faculty of Mathematics of the University of Vienna. Please note that there is no specific deadline - positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are found. Hence an earlier application is of advantage. 

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Application deadline: 08.01.2026 

Bachelor’s and Master’s Students Eligible to Apply  

ISTA welcomes students with different academic backgrounds who can bring their skills and experiences to the scientific setting.  Students with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, physics, data science and scientific computing, astronomy, earth science and related areas are encouraged to apply.

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Application deadline: 05.02.2026 

The ISTernship Fellowship offers excellent opportunities for students and recent graduates interested in developing their scientific research skills in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research institute. Since 2013, each Summer, selected ISTerns (ISTernship fellowship holders) from across the world join ISTA for a period of 2 to 3 months to work on their research projects in agreement with ISTA’s host professors. 

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