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Faculty of Mathematics:
Applied Numerics 


In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for  1

Postdoctoral Researcher in Scientific Computing (m/f/x)

The group "Applied Numerics" at Ruhr University Bochum conducts cutting-edge mathematical research on the efficient solution of partial differential equations with applications in engineering, natural as well as medical sciences. Our group's focus is on finite element algorithms, spanning topics from novel discretization techniques, efficient solution of linear and nonlinear systems of equations and the implementation on novel compute architectures such as GPUs or many-core CPUs organized in large parallel supercomputers.

As a postdoctoral research (m/f/x), you will conduct independent research in numerical mathematics as well as high-performance computing and be involved in the group's teaching in numerical mathematics on the B.Sc. and M.Sc. level.

Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 Jahre
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by:
2025-09-23

Your tasks:

  • Research in applied numerics, such as the development of modern structure-preserving schemes for fluid flows, the development of novel iterative solvers and preconditioners for large-scale linear systems, and/or their application in applied sciences.
  • Teaching in applied mathematics.
  • Contribution to mathematical software projects, including the widely used finite element library deal.II, https://dealii.org.
  • Writing of papers for publication in highly ranked international journals.
  • Presentation of research results at international conferences and workshops.
  • Participation in the acquisition and execution of third-party funded projects.

Your profile:

  • Ph.D. in applied mathematics, computational mechanics, computer science, or a related field.
  • Experience in implementation of numerical algorithms in a modern programming language of scientific computing, preferably C++ or Julia.
  • Interest in contributing to open-source mathematical software in a group with many international collaborators.
  • Experience in using supercomputers with mature, widely used software packages is desirable, but can also be acquired as a team member.

We offer:

    Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of independence, Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr, Collaboration in a committed and appreciative team

    Further information:

    The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

    Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

    The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

    The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).

    Flexible working hours



    German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

    The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

    The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.


    The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

    Contact persons for further information:

    Martin Kronbichler , Tel.: +49 234 32 19876

    Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

    We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-09-23. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 4931.

    Online application