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Universität Hildesheim Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts

Job advertisement
Reference number 2026/102 (english)

At the University of Hildesheim, the Institute for Mathematics, Mathematics Education and Computer Science Education – IMMI, Faculty 4: Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science, has a vacancy to be filled at the earliest possible data for a position as

Scientific Employee - (m/f/d) (TV-L E 13, 100%)

for an initial period of three years.

Your tasks:

• Research: independent work (in theory and software implementation) on research questions in the area of the mathematical analysis of network data, examples for possible topics are:
• Non-parametric Bayesian estimation in models for interactions on networks or
• mathematical analysis of graphon models or
• development and mathematical analysis of realistic models for interactions using Hawkes Processes.
• Presentation of research results on national and international workshops and conferences.
• Teaching exercise classes, seminars, and practical classes (teacher education GHR, service Computer Science, Business Information Systems oder Data Analytics) with a teaching load of 4 contact hours per week (LVS).
• Independent research activities aimed at further academic qualification
• Willingness to extend didactic abilities

Your profile:

• Essential selection criteria
• Very good university degree (master or equivalent) in a programme with mathematical or data analytical focus, e.g., Mathematics, Statistics, Business Mathematics or a programme with similar contents.
• Advanced knowledge in probability theory and/or statistics
• Ability wo conduct independent scientific work (proofed by, e.g., a self-written thesis)
• Ability and willingness to share the obtained results, e.g., in presentations on conferences
• Desirable selection criteria
• Experiences in writing program code (ideally in R and/or C)
• Advanced knowledge (acquired, e.g., through a Master's thesis or a Master's-level course) in at least one of the following areas: nonparametric statistics, Bayesian statistics, counting processes, asymptotic statistics, or statistical network analysis
• Ability to teach courses in German from the second year onward

As a family-friendly university, we offer a varied, interdisciplinary range of tasks, flexible working hours, regular further and advanced training and a special annual payment within the framework of TV-L. In joining the university, you will become part of a dynamic, committed and open-minded team.

The University of Hildesheim has adopted a mission statement that places great importance on gender equality and diversity.

The University of Hildesheim particularly wants to promote the professional equality of women and men. Therefore, it aims to increase the proportion of employees of the gender that is underrepresented in the respective area.

In the case of equal qualification and suitability, applications from applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration.

For university degrees obtained abroad, a certificate evaluation by the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required as proof of equivalence before you are hired. Please apply for this in good time if necessary. You can find more information at .

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Fuchs-Kreiß (Tel.: +49 (0)5121/883-40140, email: ).

Please apply before 28.06.2026 using the reference no 2026/102 (english) via the online career portal.

This is a translation. The original job posting in German is authoritative and available under