The Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Geodesy at Graz University of Technology is offering a tenure track position in the field Applied Geometry.

Graz University of Technology is looking for highly motivated and qualified researchers in a field of applied geometry which fits current research at the Institute of Geometry, and which strengthens and complements this research: e.g. in geometry processing, discrete differential geometry, geometric data analysis, and other areas.

The duties of this position include teaching in Mathematics, Data Science and teacher education, as well as engineering subjects, in both German and English; publication activity and presence at international events, the building up of a research group, applying for research grants; advising bachelor, master and Ph.D. theses; as well as committee work.

Employment Requirements

A doctorate in Mathematics or equivalent relevant field is required. Desired qualifications are teaching experience at universities, team skills, experience in the acquisition and management of research grants, and visibility in the international scientific community via publications.

Selection Criteria

• Excellent qualification in Research and Teaching
• Visible involvement into international research community
• Appropriate didactic and pedagogical skills
• Experience in teaching on the bachelor, master and doctoral level
• Experience in the acquisition and management of third party funded projects
• Sufficient leadership experience and the ability to lead a research team
• The ability to work in a team and willingness for cooperation within and outside the university
• Proficiency in English. German language skills as necessary for teaching should be acquired within 1 year.
• Competences in gender, diversity and inclusion

We Offer

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 77,567.00 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Application Documents

• a CV (including scans of diplomas)
• a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications
• the 5 most important publications
• a research statement describing past and planned research activities (5 pages max.)
• a teaching statement (5 pages max., if available also students' feedback)

This tenure track position initially is a University Assistant (with doctorate, 40h/week). There is promotion to assistant professor after a qualification agreement has been signed. Promotion to associate professor with tenure happens after positive evaluation with regard to fulfilling the qualification agreement.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Hearings

Interviews are planned in the period May 18-21, 2026.

Contact

J. Wallner, Institute of Geometry (email j.wallner@tugraz.at)

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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