Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) (39.83 hours/week) for a fixed-term position of three years (TV-L E (Mathematiker/in)

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) (39.83 hours/week) for a fixed-term position of three years (TV-L E13), starting as quickly as possible

The research group of Prof. Dr. Sophie Langer at the Faculty of Mathematics is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to strengthen the team in the area of the theory of deep learning, with a particular focus on the analysis of gradient descent algorithms. Our research develops the mathematical foundations of modern machine learning by combining tools from mathematical statistics, probability theory, optimization, and approximation theory. We study the theoretical properties of neural networks, reinforcement learning, and modern prediction problems arising in deep learning, with the goal of developing a rigorous mathematical understanding of contemporary machine learning methods.

Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 Jahre
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-09-29

Your tasks:

• Active participation in research on the statistical theory of deep learning, in particular on the statistical theory of Transformer architectures.

• Teaching duties in exercise classes accompanying courses offered by the Faculty of Mathematics.

Your profile:

- A PhD in Mathematics or Statistics with an excellent background in mathematical statistics.
- Experience in teaching mathematics exercise classes, particularly for students in the natural sciences, engineering, or economics, is desirable.
- The opportunity for further academic qualification will be provided and is encourage

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