18 Jan 2019

Full Professor in the field of Mathematical Modelling at University of Bremen, Germany

Department 3 (Mathematics and Computer Science) at the University of Bremen is hiring a
Full Professor in the field of Mathematical Modelling
Salary Grade W2, Lifetime Civil Servant Position (this position is subject to approval)
Reference No. P 142/19
to be filled at the next possible date.
We are looking for a mathematician representing the field of mathematical modelling with
(typically partial) differential equations and their analysis as well as numerical solution. The
appointed person will independently advance this field with his or her teaching, research, and
applications.
We are searching for a personality with extensive experience in the field of modelling and
simulation of application problems with a clear reference to method and algorithm
development.
The professorship is part of the Center for Industrial Mathematics. Therefore it shall support
and develop independently the Center’s many research collaborations, in particular in the
“MAPEX Center for Materials and Processes”, as well as industrial partnerships. These
collaboration activities include raising of third-party funds. The candidate is also expected to
get involved with the DFG Research Training Group „π3: Parameter Identification – Analysis,
Algorithms, Applications“.
In addition to research productivity and obtaining third-party funded collaborations, other tasks
include teaching in the degree programs Mathematics and Industrial Mathematics as well as
participating in service courses for degree programs in the natural and engineering sciences.
A willingness to offer courses in English and, after at most three years, in German is expected.
German language skills are not absolutely necessary at the time of hiring.
In addition to fulfilling the general hiring requirements for civil servants in Germany, the ideal
candidate is expected to have a completed mathematical university degree, an outstanding
doctoral degree in mathematics, a State doctorate (German ‘Habilitation’) or equivalent
achievements, proven by scientific performance with international visibility, and some
experience in teaching at a university (i.e. pedagogical eligibility) as well as in acquiring thirdparty
funds. The appointment to this professorship will take place according to §18 of the
BremHG (Bremen Higher Education Law) and § 116 BremBG (Bremen Civil Service Law).
The university offers many services to support new professors, including a Welcome Center,
child care facilities and dual career as well as personal and career development programs.
The University of Bremen is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination and
strives to increase the number of women in science. The university has received multiple
awards for its gender equality policy and is certified as a family-friendly university. Female
candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply. International applications as well as applications
from scientists with a migration background are expressly welcomed. Applications from
handicapped candidates will be given priority in case of equivalent personal and professional
qualification.
Applications including all relevant documents and copies of degree certificates, should be
submitted by 24.02.2019 to:
Universität Bremen
Fachbereich 3 – Mathematik und Informatik
Fachbereichsverwaltung
Bibliothekstraße 5
28359 Bremen
or electronically in a single PDF file to P 142/19@fb3.uni-bremen.de
Comprehensive information on all aspects of the hiring process can be obtained here:
www.uni-bremen.de/en/university/academic-career.html
More information regarding this position can be given by Prof. Alfred Schmidt, please contact
via schmidt@math.uni-bremen.de