Institute for Mathematical Stochastics

Assistants wanted for the 2026 summer semester

The Institute for Mathematical Stochastics is looking for assistants for the 2026 summer semester for the following courses:

  • Elementary Probability Theory and Statistical Data 
  • Stochastics 
  • Stochastic Lab Course
  • Cycle II

There is an option to extend for the winter semester 2026/2027.

If you are interested in an assistant position at the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics, please send your application by email to Dr Tobias Kley (email: tobias.kley@uni-goettingen.de). Please include your name, address and email address in the email and also attach a list of the relevant courses you have attended (preferably with grades). You are also welcome to indicate a ranking in which you would like to be considered for the above courses.

 

Student assistant position (IT Support, macOS & Linux)

 

The IT system administration of the Institute for Mathematical Stochastics is looking for a tech-savvy student assistant with up to 40 hours per month to support the IT team as soon as possible.

 

 

Tasks:

  • Support in 1st-level IT support (troubleshooting, user requests, basic workstation support)
  • Assisting with packaging and deployment of software via OPSI Client Manangement System
  • Support in administering macOS and Linux systems (including servers)
  • Hardware and software installation, including documentation
  • General assistance in day-to-day IT operations

Profile and Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of macOS and Linux (terminal, basic system services, file and process management)
  • Initial experience in at least one of the following areas:
    • Software deployment, OPSI, scripting (Bash/Python)
    • System or server administration
    • IT support or networking
  • Good German and English language skills
  • Reliable, independent, and well-structured working style
  • Enjoyment in solving technical problems and interacting with users

Please send a short application by e-mail to:

Christian Böhm

Institute for Mathematical Stochastics

E-mail: christian.boehm@mathematik.uni-goettingen.de