教职招聘|德国克劳斯塔尔工业大学离散优化教职招募

Clausthal University of Technology is a research-focused university with outstanding national and international networking. The approximately 3,500 students and more than 1,200 employees enjoy short commutes, personal interaction, and the diverse landscape of the

Upper Harz region in the middle of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Harz Mountains. Clausthal University of Technology is the most significant economic factor and the largest employer in the region, offering cultural diversity and internationalism. Here, science works closely with business and industry, bridging the gap between basic research and application in a strategic focus on the Circular Economy. With this university-wide concept for the future, our research aims to contribute to the development of a sustainable industrial society in the digital age. The close link between material and process knowledge as well as the expertise in digitization facilitate a significant contribution to the implementation of the Circular Economy.

The Faculty of Mathematics/Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering of the Clausthal University of Technology is seeking to appoint the position of

University Professor (Salary Scale W2 NBesO)”Discrete Optimization”(m/f/d)

at the Institute of Mathematics as soon as possible.

We expect that the professorship represents current mathematical research topics in discrete optimization with high relevance and potential for connections to the strengths and focal points of Clausthal University of Technology. Specifically, the successful candidate will have demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Nonlinear models

• Stochastic models

• Models with differential equations

• Real-time/online optimization

• Intersection with methods of machine learning

We are looking for internationally recognized personalities with a research area that complements the existing focus areas at the Institute of Mathematics. The position holder should actively participate in the further development of the research profile of mathematics as well as in the design of the study program "Industrial/Applied Mathematics". She/he should have proven expertise in interdisciplinary work and in solving application problems, and her/his possible fields of application should fit the research directions of the TU Clausthal.

In teaching, participation in the Bachelor's program "Industrial/Applied Mathematics" including basic mathematical education and teaching in the consecutive Master's program (e.g., Introduction to Optimization, Advanced Optimization, Approximation Algorithms) as well as in the service offering for other subjects (e.g., Mathematics for Business Administration and Chemistry, Optimization Heuristics) is expected.

The requirements of the position are defined in Section 25 of the Niedersachsen Higher Education Act (Niedersächsisches Hochschulgesetz NHG). In addition to a university degree in mathematics, an excellent doctorate as well as a habilitation or comparable achievements are required.

Experience in the acquisition of third-party funded projects is expected.

The willingness to hold courses in German and English is a prerequisite. Strong commitment to teaching is expected.

The deadline is 08.10.2023.