Postdoctoral Research Associate Position (m/f/d) for 36 months, 100% employment, Salary level: TV-L E 13

At the Chair for Applied Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, University of Bayreuth, we are proposing a

Your main task will be research within the project

ROBUSTA: Robust stability, control, and observation for networks of delay systems

devoted to cutting-edge problems in analysis and control of nonlinear time-delay systems and their networks. This is a joint project between 3 universities: University of Bayreuth, University of Passau, and Paris-Saclay University, and it is funded by German Research Foundation and French National Research Agency. You will work in a subproject

Robust stability and detectability theory for nonlinear time-delay systems with applications to neuroscience

In this project, we aim to develop the foundations of the robust stability theory for nonlinear time-delay systems with external inputs and outputs. We are going to prove powerful characterizations of input-to-output stability and develop sharp criteria for robust stability in terms of Lyapunov functions. We will apply this machinery for stability analysis of large-scale networks of delay systems with applications to huge neuronal networks in our brain.

We are seeking a highly motivated, thoroughly prepared, and talented candidate ready to study complex problems at the heart of nonlinear control theory.

Professional and personal requirements to a candidate:

• PhD degree in mathematics, control theory, or a related subject
• Strong knowledge of dynamical systems and/or control theory is a must 
• Prior knowledge of time-delay systems, infinite-dimensional systems theory, or input-to-state stability theory is an advantage, but it is not a requirement
• Enthusiasm for mathematics and interest in working on open research questions
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of German is not a must, though is an advantage
• Readiness and willingness to undertake long research stays (especially in Paris and Passau), and participate in international conferences

You will work at the Chair of Applied Mathematics under supervision of PD Dr. Andrii Mironchenko. This position is a fully research position (100% employment). There are no teaching obligations. The oriented starting date for this position is between 01 March 2026 and 01 November 2026 (will be negotiated with the selected candidate).

At the University of Bayreuth, we value the individual and cultural differences of our university members and are committed to equality, equal opportunities and the compatibility of family and career. The University of Bayreuth wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly encourages women to apply for the position. This position is suitable for people with disabilities: registered disabled persons are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

Please apply online with meaningful application documents including:

• CV
• PhD and master degree certificates, including the list of the courses taken and the obtained grades
• List of publications (can be included into CV) and
• Award certificates (if applicable)

by no later than 16.01.2026 using the key word “ROBUSTA” via our application portal of the University of Bayreuth. The documents will be deleted after the position has been filled in accordance with data protection requirements.

For questions, please contact:PD Dr. Andrii Mironchenko (andrii.mironchenko@uni-bayreuth.de)