The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.09.2021 of a
University Assistant (post doc)
at the Faculty of Mathematics
to 31.08.2025.
Reference number: 12147
The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.
The “Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics” research group, led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Norbert Schuch, is jointly located at the Institute of Mathematics (Faculty of Mathematics) and the Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics and Quantum Information Group (Faculty of Physics). The group researches a wide range of topics at the interface of Quantum Information and Computation on the one side, and Quantum Many-Body Physics on the other side, encompassing in particular theory and applications of Tensor Networks, Entanglement Theory, and Quantum Computing and Complexity aspects of Quantum Many-Body Systems.
To strengthen our research group’s profile, we are seeking to hire a University Assistant (postdoc) who will be associated with the Faculty of Mathematics.
Duration of employment: 4 year/s
Extent of Employment: 40.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
Job Description:
For the advertised postdoc position in Prof. Schuch’s “Quantum Information and Quantum Many-Body Physics” research group, we are looking for a highly qualified researcher with strong expertise in the mathematical theory of tensor networks and their application to problems in quantum many-body physics. The successful candidate should have a proven track-record in the different aspects of the mathematical theory of tensor networks, in particular Matrix Product States (MPS) and Projected Entangled Pair States (PEPS), as applied to the study of quantum many-body systems. Relevant topics of expertise are on the one hand the mathematical analysis of the approximability of quantum many-body states by tensor networks, and on the other hand the representation theory of MPS and PEPS, that is, fundamental structure theorems and their implications on the representation of symmetries and the classification of strongly correlated phases of matter. Additional expertise in quantum information aspects of quantum many-body problems is desirable.
The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to the research profile of both the Faculty of Mathematics and the Faculty of Physics as well as to teaching and administration. This involves
*) Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
*) Involvement in research projects
*) International publications and presentations
*) Participation in project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
*) Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
*) Supervision of students
*) Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
*) Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
Profile:
A Doctoral degree / PhD or similar qualification in mathematics, theoretical physics, or related fields is required for all candidates, as well as an excellent command of written and spoken English and relevant professional competence in research along the lines of the job description. Moreover, adequate IT user skills and the ability to work in a team are expected. A background in both mathematics and physics is highly desirable.
The following application documents are required:
- cover letter,
- scientific CV, including publications, talks, and teaching experience,
- brief description of future research plans (max. 2 pages),
- names and email addresses of two references who agreed to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Applicants will not be entitled to any refund of expenses incurred because of the application process.
Additional qualifications:
In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have:
*) experience in working on research projects
*) publications in renowned, subject-relevant media (peer-reviewed)
*) international presentation experience
Desirable qualifications are
*) knowledge of university processes and structures
*) experience abroad
Research fields:
Main research field
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Special research fields |
Importance |
Mathematics
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Mathematical modelling |
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Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (
http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 29.07.2021, mentioning reference number 12147.
For further information please contact Bot, Radu Ioan +43-1-4277-50772, Hörmann, Günther +43-1-4277-50680, Schmeiser, Christian +43-1-4277-50645, Schuch, Norbert +43-1-4277-51270, Mahnkopf, Joachim +43-1-4277-50633, Kretzschmar, Gudrun +43-1-4277-56001, +43-1-4277-50601, Weisgram, Martina +43-1-4277-50610, Griesmayr, Elisabeth +43-1-4277-56002, Ben Salem-Schedlberger, Waltraud +43-1-4277-50651.
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (
http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
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