Research Associate (m/f/d)

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Mathematics

Remuneration EG 13 TV-L

ID 23826WE10

Start of employment March 1st 2027

Application deadline October 12th 2026

Scope fulltime, fixed term until February 28th 2031

As part of the Institute of Mathematics at TU Hamburg, the Chair Computational Mathematics specializes in developing, implementing, and analyzing efficient numerical algorithms for differential equations. Our work spans a diverse application spectrum - from geophysical fluid dynamics to chemical process engineering - with a strong focus on numerical algorithms suitable for high-performance computing systems and scientific machine learning, combining merging machine learning with traditional numerics.

YOUR TASKS

• To develop, test and analyse new numerical algorithms for differential equations
• To present your results at scientific conferences
• To publish your results in the form of peer-reviewed scientific publications
• To teach exercise groups for students in engineering programs (approximately 4 contact hours per week during teaching time)

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics or Computational Science

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Excellent knowledge of numerical mathematics, ideally with a focus on numerical methods for differential equations
• Experience with programming in a language like Python, Matlab, Julia, C/C++, Fortran
• Experience in scientific machine learning is considered a plus
• Fluent in spoken and written English (B2/C1)

OUR OFFER

• Opportunity to further scientific qualification (e.g. PhD)
• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Flexible and family-friendly working conditions