Post Doc Position in Mathematical Systems Theory

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Faculty/Facility: Mathematics and Physics 

Institute/Facility: Mathematics and Physics : IMNG - Institute of Mathematical Methods in Engineering

Research Association: N/A 

Teaching Obligation: Yes

Anticipated Start Date: 11/01/2024    

About Us 

The Chair for Mathematical Systems Theory is part of the Department of Mathematics in Stuttgart with its innovative and internationally renowned research in several important and modern areas and its excellent research- and application-driven teaching. Furthermore, we are closely cooperating with the Cluster of Excellence SimTech.   

The Position

You will be a member of Professor Carsten Scherer’s team and have sufficient freedom for your research in the area of mathematical systems theory or control engineering.
One possible direction is the currently thriving topic of viewing optimization algorithms as dynamical systems. In this framework, an algorithm is a controller and techniques from control theory permit to design optimal algorithms for solving convex optimization problems.

Your tasks

• Conducting research in Mathematical Systems Theory
• Teaching assistance of three hours per week (during the semester)
• Collaboration with project partners and publication of research results
• Active participation in SimTech events
• Commitment for the working group and the institute 

Your Profile 

• You are a motivated person with very good degrees in mathematics or natural sciences and with a genuine interest in optimization and systems theory.
• You have a thorough knowledge of topics in mathematical optimization. A solid background in control theory or modern robust control is highly desirable.
• You enjoy working with undergraduate students and are willing to take on teaching responsibilities.
• You are motivated to work in an interdisciplinary project team.
• We search for an open-minded person with good communication skills.
• Proficiency in English is required and knowledge of German is highly desirable in view of the teaching obligations at the Department of Mathematics. 

Your Benefits 

• A fully funded Post Doc position (100%)
• An inspirational and supportive research environment at the Department of Mathematics and the Cluster of Excellence SimTech with ample networking opportunities
• A internationally well-recognized research group with a good team spirit
• Fully funded conference visits and a fully funded research stay abroad, as well as training programs to support your first steps as an early career scientist
• Respectful supervision and guidance with many ways for direct interactions and prompt feedback
• A family-friendly and all-welcoming atmosphere with flexible working hours and openness for home office models 

Please submit your application (motivation letter, curriculum vitae, transcript of records and degrees and the name of at least one reference) until the end of September 2024 via the JoinUS portal (https://careers.uni-stuttgart.de). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via carsten.scherer@mathematik.uni-stuttgart.de.  

Employment and compensation information 

Maximal Funding Period or Duration of Employment: 24 months  

Type of Funding: Position as Employee at the University of Stuttgart 

Compensation: EG TV-L 13  

Percentage of weekly working hours (usually 39.5h = 100%): 100 

Employment at the cooperation partner:  

Location: Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen 

If Location other than Stuttgart or additional location(s): N/A 

Contact Details 

Contact person: Prof. Carsten W. Scherer 

Mail: carsten.scherer@mathematik.uni-stuttgart.de 

Phone: 0711-685-60025 

Website: https://www.imng.uni-stuttgart.de/mst/   

At the University of Stuttgart, we actively promote diversity among our employees. We have set ourselves the goal of recruiting more female scientists and employing more people with an international background, as well as people with disabilities. We are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from such people. Regardless, we welcome any good application. 

Women who apply will be given preferential consideration in areas in which they are underrepresented, provided they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given priority.

As a certified family-friendly university, we support the compatibility of work and family, and of professional and private life in general, through various flexible modules. We have an employee health management system that has won several awards and offer our employees a wide range of continuing education programs. We are consistantly improving our accessibility. Our Welcome Center helps international scientists get started in Stuttgart. We support partners of new professors and managers with a dual-career program.

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