The University of Bonn calls for applications for a
Hertz Chair at the interface Mathematics, Modelling and
Simulation of Complex Systems
(W3, full professorship)
starting as soon as possible.
Establishing distinguished Hertz Chairs at the interface of outstanding research
areas at the University of Bonn is a central measure following the success of the
University of Bonn within the German Excellence Strategy, a funding program
of the Federal and State Governments to support cutting-edge research at
universities. Under this scheme, the University of Bonn establishes an exceptionally
endowed Hertz Chair within the Transdisciplinary Research Area (TRA)
“Mathematics, Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems”.
The Hertz Chair will serve to further develop the profile of the TRA by contributing
to the research fields and methods in the TRA’s areas of scientific excellence
and potential. Ideal candidates for this Hertz Chair will have a strong track
record at the interface between mathematics and computational sciences and
application fields such as life science/medicine, quantitative economics or
agricultural science. The holder is expected to make significant contributions
regarding future Clusters of Excellence.
Beyond outstanding scientific achievements within the TRA’s profile, we are
looking for a candidate who is experienced in acquiring third party funding,
demonstrates leadership potential and organizational skills and is interested in
participating in interdisciplinary teaching programs.
The Hertz Chair will be integrated into a vibrant and active research environment.
It will be positioned at the interface between highly visible and established
research areas in Bonn. These include outstanding expertise in the fields
of mathematics, machine learning, robotics, life sciences and quantitative
economics with three Clusters of Excellence (HCM – Hausdorff Center for
Mathematics, ImmunoSensation2 – The Immune Sensory System, PhenoRob –
Robotics and Phenotyping for Sustainable Crop Production), as well as affiliated
extra-university research centers (Max Planck Institute for Mathematics, Fraunhofer
Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing SCAI, Fraunhofer Institute for
Intelligent Analysis and Information Systems IAIS). The holder of this Hertz
Chair will have access to excellent resources and research structures.
Formal requirements are regulated by § 36 of the Higher Education Act of
North Rhine-Westphalia (Hochschulgesetz des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen).
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
It is certified as a family-friendly university and offers a dual career service.
Increasing the proportion of women among scientific staff and promoting
women’s careers in particular remain priorities of the University. We therefore
strongly encourage women with relevant qualifications to apply. The University
also encourages suitable candidates with severe disabilities to apply.
Applications are processed in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act
of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz).
Please find further information on the Transdisciplinary Research Area
“Mathematics, Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems” here:
www.tra1.uni-bonn.de
For further information on this Hertz Chair, please contact the spokespersons
of the TRA, Prof. Dr. Heiko Röglin (
roeglin@cs.uni-bonn.de) or Prof. Dr. Anton
Bovier (
bovier@uni-bonn.de).
Applications received by
November 15, 2021 are guaranteed full consideration.
The appointment committee reserves its right to also consider applications
submitted after this date.
Applicants must submit the usual documents (cover letter, CV including
teaching experience, research interests and research plan, copies of university
degrees and certificates, list of publications) in English via our online portal:
https://berufungsportal.uni-bonn.de