Full Professorship in Mathematics (Bridging the Gaps Chair, W3) The Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science and the Cluster of Excellence, Mathematics Münster: Dynamics – Geometry – Structure, at the University of Münster, Germany, invite applications for a Full Professorship in Mathematics (Bridging the Gaps Chair, Salary level W3). This professorship has been established within the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster and the framework of the German Excellence Strategy. Research Focus We are seeking a mathematician with an exceptional international research profile whose work bridges different areas of mathematics through a focus on applied mathematics. The research should align with the objectives of our Cluster of Excellence and the Centre for Mathematics Münster. We particularly encourage applications from researchers working at the intersection of mathematical fields that are well-established in Münster, including: • Numerical analysis • PDEs, SPDEs • Optimisation and calculus of variations • Probability theory • Functional analysis • Topology and geometry Expertise in complementary areas, such as scientific machine learning and data analytics, is also welcome. Role and Responsibilities • Fundamental role within the Cluster of Excellence Mathematics Münster • Vital contribution to the applied mathematics institutes and their teaching programmes • Strengthening the role of mathematics in the University of Münster’s Centre for Data Science and Complexity and the newly established master’s degree programme in data science • Active participation in intra- and interdisciplinary cooperations and collaborations with existing and planned third-party funded projects and research centres Qualifications • Doctoral degree in mathematics or a related field • Outstanding international research profile • Teaching experience • Academic achievements as a Juniorprofessor (assistant professor), in a Habilitation (postdoctoral qualification), as a member of the academic staff of a university or non-university research institute, or in a research position in business, administration, or other relevant fields in Germany or abroad Equal Opportunity and Diversity The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions and actively encourage applications by women. Women with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered unless outweighed by reasons necessitating the selection of another candidate. Application Process Applications should include: • CV • List of publications • Research plan • Teaching portfolio (including teaching evaluations, if available) Submit all documents electronrically in a single PDF file by 30 September 2026 to: mathdek@uni-muenster.de Further information: mathematics-muenster.de/careers/btg-mathMathematik Mathematik Professor, Professorin Lehre & Forschung, Wissenschaft Universität Vollzeit
Full Professorship in Mathematics Bridging the Gaps Chair Arbeitgeber: Universität Münster
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