Research Position (m/f/d) (Postdoc))

The Center for Mathematical Economics (German: Institut für Mathematische Wirtschaftsforschung, IMW) is a hub for innovative, interdisciplinary research in the social sciences as far as they admit mathematical formalization. In particular, the Center is one of the leading European research centers in the field of (mathematical) economic theory; the focus of all our activities is the organization and development of new research projects and ideas. We are convinced that mathematical methods are useful in all social sciences and therefore foster interdisciplinary research approaches in these areas.

Your Tasks

• research tasks on stochastic control and stochastic games in the fields of economics and finance (100 %)

There is the possibility of voluntary support for teaching activities, including assistance with examinations, supervision of seminar papers and theses (up to 5 %). The research tasks are reduced proportionately.

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (2 years) (§ 2 (1) of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• exciting, varied tasks
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Your Profile We expect

• completed relevant scientific university degree (Master or equivalent) in Mathematics or Mathematical Finance
• completed doctorate (or doctorate about to be completed at the time of starting employment) in the field of Mathematics or Mathematical Finance
• ability to work independently, self-sufficiently and enthusiastically
• strong organizational and coordination skills
• willingness and interest in working in teams and cooperate with others
• willingness and interest to attend and co-organize international conferences and workshops
• good English language skills (oral and written)

Preferred experience and skills

• strong background in probability theory and control theory
• expertise in problems and games involving singular control mechanisms as well as non-Nash equilibrium concepts (e.g., correlated and roughly correlated equilibria) for stochastic N-player and midfield games
• expertise in N-player stochastic games and mean-field games

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 26.11.2026

Contact
Prof. Dr. Giorgio Ferrari
+49521 106-5642
giorgio.ferrari@uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Bettina Buiwitt-Robson
Universitätsstraße 25
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