The University of Wuppertal is a dynamic and research-oriented campus university. In accordance with its mission statement ‘Understanding, communicating, shaping’; it faces the social challenges of science, education, culture, economics, society, technology, and the environment. The university is an active member of networks in the region as well as in national and international cooperations. About 24,500 people study, research, or work at 9 schools, research institutions or in university administration.
The University of Wuppertal invites applications for a professorship in numerical analysis. The position will be based in the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Through the institutes PHI (Port-Hamiltonian Institute), IMACM (Institute for Mathematical Modeling, Analysis and Computational Mathematics), and IZMD (Interdisciplinary Center for Machine Learning and Data Analytics), we offer an excellent environment for challenging research and collaborations. We are looking for an outstanding personality who will continuously develop this area in research and teaching.
DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant, internationally visible research in a cutting-edge field of numerical mathematics, preferably in one of the areas of numerical methods in systems theory, numerical methods for high-dimensional problems, mimetic methods, model order reduction, machine learning enhanced numerical methods.
- Clear links to other research areas within the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
- Willingness to actively participate in the relevant institutes at the University of Wuppertal, such as PHI (Port-Hamiltonian Institute), IMACM (Institute for Mathematical Modelling, Analysis and Computational Mathematics), IZMD (Interdisciplinary Center for Machine Learning and Data Analytics), and the AI4EF (Artificial Intelligence for Empowering the Future) research area.
- The professor is expected to enhance the existing Collaborative Research Centre 1701 “Port-Hamiltonian Systems” and participate in the application for a continuation.
- In teaching, the professor contributes to and complements the range of courses in the field of numerical analysis and computer sciences in the Mathematics and Computer Science degree programs. They also support the Computer Simulations in Science Master program, the teacher training programs and the support services for programs in other faculties.
- Participation in academic self-administration is considered a matter of course.
- The professor is expected to secure competitive external funding and publish relevant research findings in international, peer-reviewed journals.
- It is expected that adequate German language skills will be achieved within the first two years of employment, namely at level B2 within the first year and at level C1 within two years at the latest.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed degree (master or equivalent from university or university of applied sciences) in Mathematics
- Special aptitude for academic work, usually demonstrated by the quality of a doctorate, preferably on a topic relevant to the advertised position
- Relevant scientific achievements attained in the context of a first professorship, such as junior professorship, habilitation, employment as a research assistant at a university or at a non-university research institution and scientific positions in industry, in administration or another social field in Germany or abroad
- Pedagogical aptitude, which is proven by appropriate previous experience or, exceptionally, demonstrated in the appointment procedure
- A proven track record in research, including relevant international, peer-reviewed publications, is required.
- Experience in acquiring third-party funding, particularly in coordinated programs, is desirable.
This call for applications is also aimed at researchers in the early stages of their academic career.
You should demonstrate your suitability for the position by international, peer-reviewed publications, relevant teaching experience, international collaborations, and the successful acquisition of third-party funding. Please enclose relevant certificates and supporting documents with your application.
At the University of Wuppertal, we appreciate individual and cultural differences of our employees and support gender equality, equal opportunities, reconciliation of family and working life. Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.
Start
01 April 2027
Salary grade
W LBesG NRW
Reference code
P26013
Contact person
Dean Prof. Dr. Francesco Knechtli
Applications via
stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de
Application deadline
02 November 2026
Formal requirements
§ 36 Section 1 HG NRW
