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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=DE link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Dear colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>DISCU examines how incentives, information, and strategic decision-making shape dynamic economic transformation processes under uncertainty.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>More information about the DISCU research programme here:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="https://uos.de/fb9/ForschungsprogrammDISCU">https://uos.de/fb9/ForschungsprogrammDISCU</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>For the PhD track, a very good Master’s degree is required; for the Postdoc track, a very good doctorate in a relevant field. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>If you have any questions about the position, the research profile, or the DISCU project, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:julia.mueller@uni-osnabrueck.de">julia.mueller@uni-osnabrueck.de</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Applications should be sent as a single PDF file to <a href="mailto:julia.mueller@uni-osnabrueck.de">julia.mueller@uni-osnabrueck.de</a> and include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- a cover letter,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- a curriculum vitae,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- if applicable, a publication list and/or up to two work samples,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>- relevant degree certificates and qualification records.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Application deadline: 18 September 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>The full official job advertisement and further application details are available here:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><a href="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">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</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>I would be very grateful if you could forward this announcement to potentially interested candidates. I look forward to receiving applications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Julia Müller<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US>Osnabrück University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN-US><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>-- <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Prof. Dr. </span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Julia</span><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'> Müller <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Fachgebiet Unternehmensführung / Corporate Management <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaften / School of Business Administration and Economics<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Universität Osnabrück / Osnabrück University<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>Rolandstr. 8 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>49069 Osnabrück / Germany <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>phone: 0541 – 969 – 7490 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>email: <a href="mailto:julia.mueller@uos.de"><span style='color:blue'>julia.mueller@uos.de</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Courier New";mso-fareast-language:DE'>web: <a href="https://www.uf.uos.de/"><span style='color:blue'>https://www.uf.uos.de</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>