Researcher in Mathematics (University of Antwerp)

Department of Mathematics University of Antwerp Position Overview The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking European university with a strong focus on research, education, and societal impact. The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science is seeking a full-time Senior Academic Staff member (ZAP) in the field of Mathematical Optimization. Role Structure You will contribute to the university’s three core missions: Education (40%) Research (40%) Service (20%) The role also includes organisational and managerial responsibilities. Education Responsibilities Deliver high-quality teaching in mathematical optimization for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Mathematics Contribute to teaching in other university programmes where required Expected teaching load: 24 ECTS credits Develop student-centred, competence-driven teaching approaches Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses Adapt teaching roles in line with programme evolution Research Responsibilities Develop high-quality research in mathematical optimization Focus on developing, analysing, and implementing optimization methods for scientific and industrial applications Interest in financial and actuarial applications is considered an advantage Initiate and coordinate new research directions within Applied Mathematics Secure and manage national and international research funding Strengthen collaboration across departments, faculties, industry, and external partners Publish in high-impact international journals Build and maintain an international research network Supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers Service & Outreach Participate in academic service roles within the university and externally Contribute to student recruitment, committees, boards, and outreach activities Engage in science communication and public engagement Leadership & Organisation Take on coordinating responsibilities in education, research, and service Contribute to departmental and institutional policy development Demonstrate a motivating and coaching leadership style Support staff development and team growth Candidate Profile PhD in Mathematics, Mathematical Engineering, Operational Research, or equivalent Several years of postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience Strong publication record in high-impact applied mathematics journals Proven excellence in mathematical optimization research International collaboration and conference activity Experience securing research funding Teaching experience at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in Mathematics or related fields Experience supervising students is expected Language Requirements CEFR C1 level in Dutch and/or English required Dutch proficiency (B2 within 5 years, C1 within 8 years if non-Dutch-speaking) Language support and integration training provided Additional Advantages Experience in industrial collaboration, patents, or spin-offs is a plus Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills Strong commitment to quality, integrity, creativity, and collaboration Employment Conditions Full-time Senior Academic Staff (ZAP) appointment Appointment level (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) depends on experience Possible tenure-track for junior ZAP (5 years leading to permanent appointment) Competitive salary according to academic pay scales Additional benefits:Work location: Campus Middelheim, Antwerp Ecocheques Internet allowance Bicycle allowance or public transport reimbursement Research starter package (€15,000 + PhD support if applicable) Start date: 1 January 2027 or soon after Application Process Apply via the online portal by: 16 July 2026 (midnight Brussels time) Required documents: Motivation letter Completed ZAP job application appendix Academic CV Additional notes: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to propose a 4-year PhD research topic Selection results will be communicated after evaluation Contact Tim Verdonck (Chair, Department of Mathematics) Email: tim.verdonck@uantwerpen.be General application support: Email: jobs@uantwerpen.be The University of Antwerp is a family-friendly, inclusive, and sustainable institution committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and international collaboration. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

Department of Mathematics
University of Antwerp

Position Overview

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking European university with a strong focus on research, education, and societal impact.

The Department of Mathematics in the Faculty of Science is seeking a full-time Senior Academic Staff member (ZAP) in the field of Mathematical Optimization.

Role Structure

You will contribute to the university’s three core missions:

Education (40%)
Research (40%)
Service (20%)

The role also includes organisational and managerial responsibilities.

Education Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality teaching in mathematical optimization for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes in Mathematics
Contribute to teaching in other university programmes where required
Expected teaching load: 24 ECTS credits
Develop student-centred, competence-driven teaching approaches
Supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses
Adapt teaching roles in line with programme evolution

Research Responsibilities

Develop high-quality research in mathematical optimization
Focus on developing, analysing, and implementing optimization methods for scientific and industrial applications
Interest in financial and actuarial applications is considered an advantage
Initiate and coordinate new research directions within Applied Mathematics
Secure and manage national and international research funding
Strengthen collaboration across departments, faculties, industry, and external partners
Publish in high-impact international journals
Build and maintain an international research network
Supervise PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers

Service & Outreach

Participate in academic service roles within the university and externally
Contribute to student recruitment, committees, boards, and outreach activities
Engage in science communication and public engagement

Leadership & Organisation

Take on coordinating responsibilities in education, research, and service
Contribute to departmental and institutional policy development
Demonstrate a motivating and coaching leadership style
Support staff development and team growth

Candidate Profile

PhD in Mathematics, Mathematical Engineering, Operational Research, or equivalent
Several years of postdoctoral (or equivalent) experience
Strong publication record in high-impact applied mathematics journals
Proven excellence in mathematical optimization research
International collaboration and conference activity
Experience securing research funding
Teaching experience at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in Mathematics or related fields
Experience supervising students is expected

Language Requirements

CEFR C1 level in Dutch and/or English required
Dutch proficiency (B2 within 5 years, C1 within 8 years if non-Dutch-speaking)
Language support and integration training provided

Additional Advantages

Experience in industrial collaboration, patents, or spin-offs is a plus
Demonstrated leadership and organisational skills
Strong commitment to quality, integrity, creativity, and collaboration

Employment Conditions

Full-time Senior Academic Staff (ZAP) appointment
Appointment level (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor) depends on experience
Possible tenure-track for junior ZAP (5 years leading to permanent appointment)
Competitive salary according to academic pay scales
Additional benefits:Work location: Campus Middelheim, Antwerp
- Ecocheques
- Internet allowance
- Bicycle allowance or public transport reimbursement
- Research starter package (€15,000 + PhD support if applicable)
Start date: 1 January 2027 or soon after

Application Process

Apply via the online portal by:

16 July 2026 (midnight Brussels time)

Required documents:

Motivation letter
Completed ZAP job application appendix
Academic CV

Additional notes:

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to propose a 4-year PhD research topic
Selection results will be communicated after evaluation

Contact

Tim Verdonck (Chair, Department of Mathematics)
Email: tim.verdonck@uantwerpen.be
General application support:
Email: jobs@uantwerpen.be

The University of Antwerp is a family-friendly, inclusive, and sustainable institution committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and international collaboration.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Computeroxy

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