PhD student position (f/m/d) · (2026/11)

The Weierstrass Institute for Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS) is an institute of the Forschungsverbund Berlin e.V. (FVB). The FVB comprises seven non-university research institutes in Berlin which are funded by the federal and state governments. The research institutes belong to the Leibniz Association.

PhD student position (f/m/d) (Ref. 26/11)

To be filled at the earliest possible date.

Field of work:

• Optimization or inverse problems with partial differential equations with specialization in
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• Nonsmooth components
• Uncertainties or stochastic influences

Responsibilities:

The position is dedicated to the analysis of these problems as well as the design and implementation of efficient algorithms for their solution.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, outstanding student with a master’s degree in mathematics.
• Strong background in mathematical optimization.
• Good experience with theory and numerical methods for partial differential equations.

What we offer:

• Close mentorship by both principal investigators, emphasizing a healthy mentor-mentee relationship.
• Certified (Audit berufundfamilie) family-friendly work environment.
• No German language requirement (although free German courses are offered).
• Reduced work schedule: 29.25 hours per week.
• Salary according to the German TVoeD Bund scale.

Please direct scientific queries to Prof Dr. Michael Hintermüller (michael.hintermueller@wias-berlin.de).

The appointment is limited to three years.

The Weierstrass Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We explicitly encourage female researchers to apply for the offered position. Among equally qualified applicants, disabled candidates will be given preference.

How to apply:

Please upload your complete application documents (motivation letter, detailed CV, certificates, copy of the master thesis, etc.) via our applicant portal using the button "Apply online".

The advertisement is open with immediate effect and will remain open until the position is filled.

We are looking forward to your application!