University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

Job title:

University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 4 yearsTU 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.PhD Position in Meta-Science in Engineering.
The Integral Building Technology Unit at the Institute of Building and Industrial Construction conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface of data science, energy & buildings, and social sciences. We offer a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week.
The successful candidate will focus on meta-science topics such as reproducibility, citation impact, and disruption indices, particularly in the context of buildings and energy engineering. Expected start: December 2024. An extension to a full-time position (40 hours/week) from third-party funds of the Institute is possible and desired.Tasks:

• Conducting research in Meta-Science applied to Engineering, with a focus on buildings and energy systems
• Writing a dissertation and scientific publications
• Collaboration on teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master’s or diploma curriculum in one of these fields: Engineering, Physics, interdisciplinary master’s programs
• Experience or strong interest in the following scientific fields: data science, energy & buildings, statistics, network analysis
• Excellent skills in English communication and writing
• Interest in supervision and working with students

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

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.Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until November 14th, 2024.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:39:04 GMT

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