The Institute of Mathematical Finance at the Faculty of Mathematics and Economics of Ulm University invites applications for one non-permanent position as a Scientific Employee (E13 TV-L) starting October 1st, 2016, according to the rules of the German law for non-permanent scientific positions (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz).
Prerequisite is a very good master degree in a mathematical field of study or a comparable degree, and interest in future research in at least one of the areas Financial Mathematics, Financial Econometrics, Statistics of Stochastic Processes, Stochastic Analysis, Stochastic Optimal Control, Stochastic Processes or Time Series Analysis. The opportunity for further scientific qualification (Habilitation/PhD) is given.
The duties include contributing to the teaching activities of the institute. For a full position the teaching duty is four hours per week during the teaching period. The language of the courses is usually English. Thus no knowledge of German is initially necessary. Candidates with a completed PhD are going to be employed on a full position, otherwise candidates will be employed on a partial position according to individual agreement. The contract duration will be in accordance with the qualification aim.
The Ulm University is committed to increase the share of women in research and teaching positions and therefore explicitly encourages female candidates to apply.
Please send your application with the usual documents until May 31st, 2016, preferably in electronic form to
Ulm University
Prof. Dr. Robert Stelzer
Institute of Mathematical Finance
Helmholtzstraße 18
89081 Ulm, Germany
E-Mail: robert.stelzer@uni-ulm.de
Please indicate the index number 51 on the envelope or in the reference line of the email.
Job sharing is always possible for full time positions.
Physically disabled applicants receive favourable consideration when equally qualified.
The appointment is made by the central university administration.