Tenure Track Position Optimization

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

Offer Description

The position is based in the Geometry/Optimization research group within the Department of Mathematics. The successful candidate is expected to establish a research and teaching focus in optimization. The Department is looking for a candidate with an internationally recognised research profile in the field of mathematical optimization, e.g. in the areas of polyhedral optimization and discrete geometry, optimization in connection with convex analysis and its theoretical or algorithmic foundations, or in other research areas at the interface between optimization, geometry and/or convexity. Academic links to the department's existing research areas are desirable. In terms of teaching, the successful candidate is expected to hold courses in German on optimization and related mathematical fields for students of mathematics and other degree programmes.

A tenure track position at the University of Salzburg offers clear career development opportunities leading to an associate professorship in strategic focus areas of the university. The four-year tenure track phase includes clearly defined development goals and interim evaluations based on individually agreed qualification targets.

An assistant professorship at the University of Salzburg offers opportunities to develop innovative research, committed teaching, and social responsibility. Assistant professors encourage early-career scientists, value interdisciplinarity, organise third mission activities, and are involved in university committees and internationalisation. With a sense of responsibility, integrity, and innovative strength, they shape a respectful working environment and promote scientific, technological, and social developments.

Where to apply

E-mail: bewerbung@plus.ac.at

Requirements

Research Field: Mathematics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications
considering academic age and individual career path

• Doctorate in mathematics or equivalent foreign university degree (PhD);
• profound knowledge of mathematical optimization (as described above), demonstrated by relevant academic publications, teaching experience or externally funded projects;
• proven independent academic research and publication activity and willingness to acquire third-party funding for research projects, as well as commitment to research management and university-level teaching;
• national and/or international networking, ideally with active participation in interdisciplinary collaborations;
• experience in university self-administration;
• good written and spoken German and English skills or willingness to achieve level B1 (German) or B2 (English) in the other language within three years.

Desired skills
considering academic age and individual career path

• proven external (outside the University of Salzburg) academic activity, preferably abroad, minimum 1 year;
• social skills for staff and student development and collaboration, awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics, and the ability to lead teams in an inspiring way, implement strategic goals, and foster a cooperative, appreciative work culture;
• digital skills in dealing with contemporary technologies und their application.

Additional Information

Benefits

We Offer

• Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
• Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
• Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
• Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
• Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions
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Selection process

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2026 (23.59 CET)
Planned hearing date(s): to be announced

Applications should be addressed to the Head of the University (“Rektor”), Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bernhard Fügenschuh.
E-Mail: bewerbung@plus.ac.at
Subject: 2026_20_995

Website for additional job details: https://www.plus.ac.at/personalwesen/stellenmarkt-en/universitatsprofessuren-en/tenure-track-positionoptimierung/?lang=en

Work Location(s)

• Number of offers available: 1
• Company/Institute: Department of Mathematics
• Country: Austria
• State/Province: Salzburg
• City: Salzburg
• Postal Code: 5020
• Street: Hellbrunnerstraße 34

Contact

• City: Salzburg
• Website: http://www.plus.ac.at
• Street: Kapitelgasse 4-6
• Postal Code: 5020
• E-Mail: bewerbung@plus.ac.at