Research Associate

In Department Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Institute of Mathematics - Division of Numerical and mathematical modeling (Prof. Dr. Friedmann), the following position as soon as possible:
Research Associate (M/F/d), EG 13 TV-H, temporary, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)
**Application deadline**:
05.08.2025
**Date of hire**: as soon as possible
**vacancy number**: 38558
Part-time with half the regular working hours of a full-time employee. The position is initially limited until 31.07.2026 (qualification position according to - 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG). The possibility of obtaining a doctorate is available.

**Responsibilities**:

- Integrating current scientific approaches into existing methods and codes
- Working on a research subfield in numerics of partial differential equations
- Writing scientific reports and publications
- Supporting the field of numerics and mathematical modeling in research and teaching

**Your Profile**:

- A good to excellent degree in mathematics and/or informatics from a scientific university. The required degree must be available by the start date at the latest.
- Very good knowledge in the field of partial differential equations and finite elements
- Programming skills
- Good English skills

**Desirable**:

- Software experience with deal.ii, C++
- Ability and experience in clearly and accurately presenting complex issues in German and English
- Experience in preparing and supervising courses
- Thorough and independent working style
- High level of organizational skills
- Teamwork skills

**Contact**:
For inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Friedmann at +49 561 804-4329.
**Our Offer**:
As an employee of the University of Kassel
- you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
- you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
- you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
- is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

- an additional company pension (VBL),
- an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
- an annual bonus
- an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
- a promotion of voluntary commitment,
- low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management

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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.