[DMANET] 4-year PostDoc position in Discrete Optimization at TU Berlin

Institute of Mathematics
Technische Universität Berlin

4-year PostDoc position in Discrete Optimization
(Research Assistant, 100%, TV-L 13)
starting April 1, 2026, or later
application deadline: February 27, 2026

A PostDoc position is available in the "Discrete Optimization" group at TU Berlin (https://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/disco/) with ties to the "Combinatorial Optimization and Graph Algorithms" group (https://www3.math.tu-berlin.de/coga/). The main focus of these groups is on research and teaching in the areas of Discrete Mathematics and Combinatorial Optimization, in particular, network optimization, flows, algorithmic game theory, and mechanism design.

We are looking for candidates with an excellent Ph.D. in mathematics, computer science, or a related field and a Master's degree (or a comparable degree). Applicants should demonstrate deep expertise in one of the areas listed above, for example, through relevant publications. Successful candidates will contribute to the group's teaching and research.

Please send your application with the reference number II-58/26 and the usual documents (letter, CV, at least one reference letter, relevant certificates and degrees, combined in a single PDF file, max 5 MB) by email to kiefer@math.tu-berlin.de<mailto:kiefer@math.tu-berlin.de>. You can also arrange the reference letter(s) to be sent separately to this email address.
The official job posting can be found here: https://www.jobs.tu-berlin.de/en/job-postings/201223

The application deadline is February 27, 2026. Informal inquiries about the position can be directed at any time to klimm@tu-berlin.de<mailto:klimm@tu-berlin.de>
Please also send an email if you would like to apply but have difficulties in meeting the application deadline, or are still missing your Ph.D., but expect to obtain it soon.

Besides its many cultural attractions, Berlin offers a strong scientific landscape, including three major universities, the DFG-funded mathematics research center MATH+ (https://mathplus.de<https://mathplus.de/>), as well as the international graduate program Berlin Mathematical School (www.math-berlin.de<http://www.math-berlin.de/>); these offer opportunities for joint research and support for (e.g., funding for projects and travel, lecture series, international summer schools,...).

Prof. Dr. Max Klimm
Discrete Optimization
Institute of Mathematics
TU Berlin
Straße des 17. Juni 136
10623 Berlin
Germany
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