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Julia Müller

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PhD or PostDoc Position in Dynamic Optimization, Formal Analytical Modelling, and Strategic Decisions under Uncertainty Osnabrück University in Germany

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Mathematics

Funding

Research associate position at 66.67% for a PhD appointment or 100% for a PostDoc appointment, depending on qualification. No stipend amount or tuition details are given.

Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

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Germany

University

University of Osnabrück

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Keywords

Mathematics
Operations Research
Business
Management
Dynamic Systems
Optimal Control
Dynamic Programming
Economics
Mathematical Economics
Statistics
Physics

About this position

Osnabrück University is advertising a research associate position in the research programme Dynamic Incentives, Information, and Strategic Decisions under Uncertainty (DISCU). The role sits in the research area Dynamic Optimization & Formal Analytical Modelling and focuses on the development and analysis of dynamic economic models.

The position can be filled either as a PhD position (66.67%) or as a PostDoc position (100%), depending on qualification. The post is especially relevant for candidates with a strong background in dynamic optimization, optimal control, dynamic programming, dynamic systems, and decision theory under uncertainty.

Preferred academic backgrounds include Business Administration, Economics, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Systems Science, Physics, or related fields with a strong formal-analytical orientation.

The application deadline is 18 September 2026. More information is available via the linked post and the DISCU programme page.

This is a strong fit for applicants interested in quantitative research on uncertainty, strategic decision-making, and analytical modelling in economics and management.

Funding details

Research associate position at 66.67% for a PhD appointment or 100% for a PostDoc appointment, depending on qualification. No stipend amount or tuition details are given.

What's required

Candidates should have a strong background in one or more of the following: dynamic optimization and optimal control; dynamic programming and analysis of dynamic systems; decision theory under uncertainty. Suitable backgrounds include Business Administration or Economics with a strong formal-analytical focus, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Systems Science, Physics, or related fields. Qualification level determines whether the appointment is at PhD or PostDoc level.

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