PhD position (m/f/d) in Mathematics / Discrete Optimization

16.07.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The topic of the PhD project will be theoretical research in discrete optimization, with a particular focus on either graph algorithms or multiobjective optimization – depending on the successful candidate’s background and interests.

Your tasks:

• Develop new exact and approximation algorithms and perform complexity analyses for optimization problems on (temporal) graphs or for multiobjective optimization problems.
• Implement the developed algorithms (e.g., in Python) and evaluate their practical performance on artificial and/or real-world data.
• Teach tutorials (in English) for the courses Advanced Mathematics 1–2 and/or Statistics at the TUM Campus Straubing.

Your profile:

• Above average master’s degree in mathematics or (theoretical) computer science with a focus on discrete optimization or discrete algorithms.
• Profound mathematical modeling and programming skills.
• Experience with the design and analysis of graph algorithms or multiobjective optimization models is a plus.
• Very good command of spoken and written English.

We offer:

• An excellent, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• A 3-year contract with salary and benefits depending on experience, according to the public service agreement of Bavaria – TV-L E13 (75%, to be extended to 100% after 8 months).

How to apply?

Interested candidates should submit their application via email to Prof. Dr. Clemens Thielen: clemens.thielen@tum.de

The application should include:

• Letter of motivation explaining your interest and suitability for the position.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Transcripts and degree certificates of your BSc and MSc studies (with detailed course and grade information).
• If applicable: List of relevant projects and publications.
• Optional: A letter of recommendation from your MSc thesis supervisor.

Kontakt: clemens.thielen@tum.de