Scientific Research Assistant

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Braunschweig, Deutschland Technische Universität Braunschweig Vollzeit

**Scientific Research Assistant (M/F/d) in "Applied Algebra" to obtain a PhD-degree with the topic "Nonnegativity and Polynomial Optimization"**:
**Institut für Analysis und Algebra**

With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany’s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighborhood as we do with our international partner universities.

Starting at August 1st, 2024 (or later), the Institute of Analysis and Algebra is searching for a Scientific Research Assistant (M/F/d) (75%) to obtain a PhD-degree (salary grade EG 13 TV-L; part time).

This position will be filled on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of three years.

The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a PhD and to obtain further scientific qualification.

**Working Area**:
The position is partially state funded, and partially funded by the DFG (German Research Association) research project „Sums of nonnegative circuit polynomials and combinatorics in polynomial optimization“. As such, it comes with a mild teaching obligation. position and comes with a teaching obligation of ca. 1.5 hours per week.

**Requirements**:

- Masters degree in Mathematics or equivalent with very good grades, and very good English skills.
- Knowledge in at least one of the following areas is desired: (real) algebraic geometry, (convex) optimization (e.g. SDPs).
- Knowledge in the following areas are a plus: SONCs, geometric / relative entropy programming, SOS/SDP, combinatorics, combinatorics, convexity, programming skills.

Note that German skills are not required for this position initially, but it is expected that non-German speaking applicants learn initial German skill within their first year. International applicants will be supported to learn German while holding the position.

Note furthermore that said PhD project is carried out in cooperation with the group of Prof. Dr. Thorsten Theobald at Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Germany. It is hence expected that a successful applicant is willing to actively contribute to this cooperation, and to visit the Frankfurt group on a regular basis (at least once a semester). The project is moreover part of the DFG Special Priority Program „Combinatorial Synergies“. Also in regard of SPP events an active participation is expected.

**We offer**
- Responsible work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community.
- A wide range of tasks with room for personal development.
- An excellent research infrastructure with its own test facilities and extensive analytical tools.
- Pay in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L including 30 days' vacation per year.
- Flexible working and part-time options and a family-friendly university culture.

**Further notes**

vom: 27.05.2024
gültig bis: 14.06.2024
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