Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Job title:

Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

Vienna Research Group LeaderTU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.Applications are being invited for outstanding early-career scientists, interested in building up their independent research group in the field of ” Transforming Science with AI/ML” at the TU Wien. The proposed field of research should convey cutting-edge AI/ML concepts, approaches, and methods to advance a specific research field or discipline. Emphasis will be placed on the advancement of AI/ML concepts, approaches and methods and the transformative potential of the AI/ML-informed proposed research for the respective discipline.The aim of this announcement is to look for and attract exceptional candidates, in the above mention topics.WWTF VRG Call:The selection follows a two-stage process. Candidates who receive such a WWTF grant, which amounts up to EUR 1.8 millions for a total of 6-8 years, will be offered an Assistant Professorship (all genders) with tenure track from the Technische Universität Wien.The position is initially limited to a period of six years and, in the event of the conclusion of a qualification agreement and its fulfilment, includes the possibility of being offered permanent employment as an associate professor.Your profile:

• Doctoral degree/PhD and two to eight years post-doctoral research experience with strong foundations in AI/ML and domain knowledge in another discipline; care duties may extend this period up to four years
• A thorough understanding of the need for AI/ML in the proposed field and the ability to work across disciplines are crucial
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups, willingness to acquire third-party funding
• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience at universities or a teaching concept. Candidates are expected to be willing to teach students at all levels (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral level), to supervise academic theses and to promote junior colleagues
• Applicants are currently (till March 2025) not employed in Austria and must have gained research experience at a university or other research institution outside of Austria for a total of at least two years in the previous three years

We offer:

• In the case of a successful funding decision by the WWTF board, the research group will be financed for 6-8 years, with up to 1.8 million EUR being provided by the WWTF, and an additional contribution from TU Wien itself
• The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track position at the TU Wien

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,595.60 gross (14 x per year).In stage one, applicants apply for a tenure track professorship at the Technische Universität Wien.
Application deadline: January 16th, 2025.

• Name of the Research Group you wish to pursue on cover page
• Letter of motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae including keywords that best describe your own research interests
• List of publications including your own ORCID record
• Research statement & sketch of a proposal for a WWTF Vienna Research Group, also describing your future research plans, in particular for the research group
• Teaching statement explaining your teaching and supervision concept

In stage two, applicants apply for a WWTF grant together with a proponent from the Technische Universität Wien of the applicant’s choice (deadline in Spring 2025, see ).

Expected salary

€4752.3 per month

Location

Wien

Job date

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 03:29:37 GMT

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