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The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students from 100 countries and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone's throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work. The Chair of Dynamical Systems, Professor Fabian Wirth , is seeking a Doctoral Researcher (Graduate Research Assistant) to start on May 1, 2026 or later. This is an 0.75 FTE research-only position with a three-year contract. It involves no teaching duties and is intended to lead to the completion of a doctoral degree. Duties and responsibilities Conduct research within the project ROBUSTA: Robust Stability, Control and Observation of Networks of Time-Delayed Systems , addressing current challenges in the analysis and control of nonlinear time-delay systems. The project is a collaboration between the University of Passau, the University of Bayreuth and Université Paris-Saclay, jointly funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the French National Research Agency (ANR). Prepare research reports, present findings at international conferences and publish results in relevant academic journals. Your profile A university Master's degree (or equivalent) in mathematics. Prior knowledge of functional analysis, ordinary differential equations, control theory or dynamical systems theory is beneficial but not a prerequisite. A strong enthusiasm for mathematics and an interest in tackling open research questions. Fluency in English; knowledge of French is desirable but not essential. Willingness and motivation to undertake extended research stays (particularly in Bayreuth and Paris) and to participate in international conferences. What we offer you Employment at pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L, with salary-step assignment based on your qualifications and experience. An engaging, varied and intellectually stimulating role within a vibrant academic environment on a modern university campus, idyllically located on the Inn river and just a short walk from Passau's historic Old Town. A friendly and supportive working atmosphere in a family-friendly environment. The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly encourages women to apply for the position. This position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal. To apply, please send your full application (including your education, training and work certificates) as a single PDF file to
[email protected] by January 12, 2026 . Once the hiring process has been completed, we will retain your application on file for six months before deleting it from our computer systems. If you have any questions related to the position, please contact Ms Paliege at the above e-mail address. Please visit www.uni-passau.de/en/university/current-vacancies for our data privacy policy.
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