University assistant predoctoral Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...

University assistant predoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your working area:

The research group Statistical Analysis and Inference (STAIN) (https://stain.univie.ac.at/) at the Department of Statistics and Operations Research (https://isor.univie.ac.at/) of the University of Vienna is offering a PhD position in the area of Mathematical Statistics and Machine Learning, starting on 01 March 2027. 

The group's research is focused on the current frontier of statistical analysis and inference. Current areas of interest are inferential tools for post model selection,  methods for dealing with high-dimension/small-sample situations, the analysis of large random matrices, dimension reduction, and bootstrap methods.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• In collaboration with your advisor you will develop and complete your own PhD-project in the area of mathematical statistics or the theory of machine learning.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement (= project proposal) within 12-18 months and that you regularly participate in the PhD seminar.
• You get acquainted with a recent research area, formulate new and relevant mathematical problems and solve them independently under the supervision of your PhD advisor.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
• You work on your own publications, academic articles and presentations.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or diploma, in the field of statistics or mathematics (completed or about to be completed).
• A strong background in mathematical statistics and probability theory.
• Enthusiasm for abstract mathematical problems and strong tenacity and patience in solving them.
• Active interaction and discussion with the colleagues from the research group and the department.
• Didactic competences / experience with e-learning.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level).

What we offer:

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae.
• With a letter of intent outlining especially your previous experience with mathematical problem solving (max. 1 page).
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 page)
• With contact details of at least two persons who agreed to provide reference letters upon request.
• Transcripts and Master Degree  /  Diploma (if available).
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Johannes Moritz Jirak  

moritz.jirak@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 09/16/2026 

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