[Opt-Net] PhD position at Trier University

[Martin Schmidt]

In the Faculty IV (Department of Mathematics) at the Trier University, a PhD position in "Optimization" is to be filled as soon as possible. Remuneration is based on salary group E 13 TV-L (100%) and the position is filled for an initial period of three years. An extension of this period possible.

The tasks include the support of the professorship "Nonlinear Optimization" in research and teaching as well as the participation in the organization of the professorship. The opportunity for a doctorate is given.

Nonlinear optimization is a very active field of research, especially in the context of mixed-integer problems. In the working group, theoretical properties of this problem class are analyzed and algorithms for the solution of mixed-integer nonlinear optimization problems are developed. A further topic is equilibrium problems, which are analyzed theoretically (exemplary questions are the existence and uniqueness of solutions) and for which solution methods are also developed. Many of the current questions in the working group are motivated by technical-physical or economic aspects in the field of energy, such as the cost-effective control of gas transport networks or the analysis of electricity trading in Germany.

The applicant is expected to enjoy working in a team and to enjoy applied mathematical research. We also expect the candidate to be able to work independently, to be reliable, willing to work in an interdisciplinary environment, and to have a good and English languages skills.

The prerequisite for employment is a university degree in mathematics (within the meaning of §56 Para. 2 No. 1 HochSchG). A focus on optimization subjects during the studies is desirable.

Severely handicapped persons are given preferential employment if they are suitable.

The University of Trier is endeavouring to increase the number of its female academics and urges them to apply.

Applications with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, certificates and, if applicable, list of publications as well as a list of courses supervised to date) in a single PDF file are requested by 15.03.2019 via e-mail to Prof. Dr. Martin Schmidt (martin.schmidt at uni-trier.de).