Overview
Registration number: fb12-0009-W2W1TTW2-Mathematical Optimization-2026
Entry date: as soon as possible | Application deadline: 2026-07-19 | Salary: W1TTW2 or W2 HBesG | Duration: 6 years or permanent | Volume of employment: full-time
Position
The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Marburg invites applications for a Professorship (Open Rank: W2 or W1 Tenure Track to W2) in Mathematical Optimization.
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead a dedicated research group on optimization.
- Actively participate in research networks and initiatives within the department and university.
- Teach courses in discrete and continuous optimization.
- Contribute to foundational education of bachelor’s, master’s and mathematics teacher education programmes, especially in Data Science, Business Mathematics and Business Informatics.
Qualifications
- Outstanding track record in a modern applied field of mathematical optimization (e.g., optimization in machine learning, optimal control, PDE or ODE‑based optimisation, parameter identification).
- Willingness to collaborate with other departments and build cross‑disciplinary connections.
- Completed university degree in Mathematics, a doctorate and pedagogical aptitude.
- Experience in initiating and securing externally funded projects (desired for tenure‑track; expected for W2).
- For a W2 professorship: independent research and teaching profile, high‑ranking peer‑reviewed publications, successfully managed competitive projects, international visibility.
Tenure‑Track Specifics
- Targeted at researchers early in their career; limited to 4 years post‑doc at the University.
- Doctorate not earned at the University of Marburg (or if earned, at least two years of external research thereafter).
- Upon successful evaluation, temporary civil servant for six years, then conversion to tenured W2.
- Knowledge of German at C1 level required within two years of appointment.
EEO and Accessibility
We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.
Applicants with a disability as described in the Social Security Code will be preferred in case of equal qualifications.
The University is certified family‑friendly; reduction of working time is possible.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Christian Rieger, telephone +49 6421-28 25485, email riegerc@mathematik.uni-marburg.de
Professorship (Open Rank: W2 or W1 Tenure Track to W2) in Mathematical Optimization Arbeitgeber: Marburg University
Die Philipps-Universität Marburg ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der ein kooperatives und förderliches wissenschaftliches Umfeld bietet. Mit modernster Ausstattung und umfangreichen Vernetzungsmöglichkeiten, insbesondere im Exzellenzcluster M4C, unterstützt die Universität die persönliche und wissenschaftliche Entwicklung ihrer Mitarbeiter*innen durch transparente Tenure Track-Kriterien und individuelle Mentorierung. Zudem legt die Hochschule großen Wert auf Familienfreundlichkeit und die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie, was sie zu einem attraktiven Arbeitsplatz für Wissenschaftler*innen in der frühen Karrierephase macht.
