[Opt-Net] PhD/Postdoc Position: Formal Modelling of Economic Transformation Processes

[Julia Müller]

Dear colleagues,

 

I would like to invite applications for a PhD/Postdoc position at Osnabrück University in our research project Dynamic Incentives, Information, and Strategic Decisions under Uncertainty (DISCU).

 

DISCU examines how incentives, information, and strategic decision-making shape dynamic economic transformation processes under uncertainty.

 

More information about the DISCU research programme here:

https://uos.de/fb9/ForschungsprogrammDISCU

 

The position is available at 66.67% for the PhD track or 100% for the Postdoc track (TV-L E13), initially for three years, with a starting date as soon as possible.

 

Within DISCU, the position focuses on developing and analysing formal dynamic models of economic transformation processes, especially intertemporal decision problems and the role of information under uncertainty.

 

We are particularly interested in candidates with a solid formal-analytical background in Business Administration or Economics, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Systems Science, Physics, or a related discipline. Very good knowledge in at least one of the following areas is required: dynamic optimization, optimal control, dynamic programming, dynamical systems, decision theory under uncertainty, or comparable formal dynamic modelling.

 

Experience with analytical or numerical methods for dynamic models, stability, bifurcation or sensitivity analysis, optimal transition paths, HJB equations, ODE/PDE modelling, differential games, Value-of-Information analysis, or MATLAB, Mathematica or Python would be particularly welcome.

 

For the PhD track, a very good Master’s degree is required; for the Postdoc track, a very good doctorate in a relevant field. 

 

The position offers the opportunity to work on a focused research agenda, contribute to international publication projects and conferences, and pursue further academic qualification in a cooperative research environment with flexible working conditions.

 

If you have any questions about the position, the research profile, or the DISCU project, please do not hesitate to contact me at julia.mueller at uni-osnabrueck.de <mailto:julia.mueller at uni-osnabrueck.de> 

 

Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to julia.mueller at uni-osnabrueck.de <mailto:julia.mueller at uni-osnabrueck.de>  and include:

- a cover letter,

- a curriculum vitae,

- if applicable, a publication list and/or up to two work samples,

- relevant degree certificates and qualification records.

 

In addition, one reference letter is required for the PhD track and two for the Postdoc track. Reference letters should preferably be submitted directly by the referees.

 

Application deadline: 18 September 2026.

 

The full official job advertisement and further application details are available here:

https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/fb9/fachbereich/stellenangebote/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail <https://www.uni-osnabrueck.de/fb9/fachbereich/stellenangebote/details?tx_news_pi1%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bmonth%5D=08&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=24208&tx_news_pi1%5Byear%5D=2026&cHash=91e110dbc42b24b4ff1beac96b9ce875> &tx_news_pi1%5Bcontroller%5D=News&tx_news_pi1%5Bmonth%5D=08&tx_news_pi1%5Bnews%5D=24208&tx_news_pi1%5Byear%5D=2026&cHash=91e110dbc42b24b4ff1beac96b9ce875

 

I would be very grateful if you could forward this announcement to potentially interested candidates. I look forward to receiving applications.

 

Best regards,

Julia Müller

Osnabrück University

 

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Prof. Dr. Julia Müller 

 

Fachgebiet Unternehmensführung / Corporate Management 

Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften / School of Business Administration and Economics

Universität Osnabrück / Osnabrück University

Rolandstr. 8 

49069 Osnabrück / Germany 

 

phone: 0541 – 969 – 7490 

email:  <mailto:julia.mueller at uos.de> julia.mueller at uos.de

web:  <https://www.uf.uos.de/> https://www.uf.uos.de 

 

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