University Assistant postdoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research, and you will join the research group led by Prof. Christa Cuchiero to work at the intersection of Mathematical Finance, Stochastic Analysis and Machine Learning. The research areas cover a wide range of challenging topics such as (infinte dimensional) stochastic analysis, affine and polynomial processes, rough paths, signature methods, neural S(P)DEs, McKean-Vlaslov equations, stochastic portolio theory, control theory and contemporary stochastic volatility modeling. The successful candidate will cooperate with the members of Christa Cuchiero’s group as well as with the associated research groups of the institute.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

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Participation in teaching of courses offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Statistics at the Bachelor and Master level
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You participate in the supervision of Master and Bachelor students
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You take part in the organization of meetings and conferences
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This is part of your personality:

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Completed PhD in an area related to the themes described above
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Excellent background in stochastic analysis, probability theory, statistics and mathematical finance and an open mind for applications
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Excellent command of written and spoken English
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Programming skills (e.g. Python, R)
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Ability to work in teams and high social/communicative skills
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Strong interest in planning, carrying out, and presenting independant research
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High commitment and initiative
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What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, and remote/hybrid work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

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With your Motivation letter
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With your Lists of publications, lists of courses and talks given
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With your Summary of research interests and research agenda
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With your Doctoral Degree
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With your Degree certificates
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With 2 reference letters
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