PostDoc Position; f​/m​/d - Department of Mathematics and Natural Science Applied- Applied Funct

Post Doc Position (f/m/d) – Department of Mathematics and Natural Science (Applied Functional Analysis Group)

Technische Universität Ilmenau invites applications for a Post Doc Position (f/m/d) in the Applied Functional Analysis Group. The role starts 01.04.2026 under a fixed‑term contract (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) at a salary of EG 13 TV‑L.

• Conduct independent research within the group, aiming at high‑impact publications.
• Deliver teaching units (≈3 h/week).
• Supervise examinations.

• Completed Master’s (or equivalent) in mathematics.
• PhD in mathematics with excellent credentials.
• Strong background in spectral theory of unbounded operators, perturbation theory, self‑adjoint operators, and linear relations (multi‑valued operators).
• Proficiency in English (B2+).

Desirable: experience in interdisciplinary collaborations with control engineering, computer science, or robotics.

• Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages).
• PhD degree certificate.
• Master’s degree certificate with grades (if available) or current transcript.
• Bachelor’s degree certificate with transcript.

• Competitive remuneration according to the TV‑L collective agreement, including a special annual payment.
• 30 days vacation plus additional days off on 24/31 December.
• Family‑friendly, flexible working time model.
• Public sector pension scheme (VBL).
• Extensive training, health and sports programmes.
• Respectful and inclusive working environment.

Applications are no longer accepted (deadline 01.02.2026).

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Carsten Trunk, Phone