Technische Universität Wien
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.At the Institute of Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology, in the Research Unit of Artifact-based Computing & User Research, TU Wien is offering a position as a university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: February 2025.Tasks:
- You conduct research in the field of Ubiquitous Computing and Human-Centered Interaction
- You proactively develop your own ideas; summarize results in publications and a dissertation
- You participate in teaching and supervision of students
- You develop methods, concepts, and prototypes and evaluate, and contribute to interdisciplinary scientific projects
- You participate in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty
Your profile:
- You have a deep interest in scientific problems and the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
- You have completed a master/diploma curriculum in computer science or a related discipline
- You have developed a passion and collected experience in at least one of the fields of Ubicomp, IoT, human-centered AI, HCI, and intelligent user interfaces
- You are familiar with human-centered design, prototype development, user studies, and design evaluations
- You are familiar with/willing to apply statistics and data analysis
- You embrace emerging technologies and are eager to develop novel research concepts
- You have collected first experiences in teaching and publication activities and enjoy work/support with students
- You communicate clearly and enjoy working in a team
- You have very good skills in English communication and writing, knowledge of German (level B2) or a willingness to learn the German language
We offer:
- A stimulating work environment, regularly ranking among the world’s Top 250 universities (QS/THE), open for your input and ideas
- Resources and equipment for building and evaluating research prototypes
- Established research network to the Ubicomp, HCI, and IoT research community, academic and corporate research
- Care and support for individual career development
- Flexibility in working time arrangements
- A range of attractive social benefits (see
) * The central location of the workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
- A creative environment in one of the most liveable cities in the world
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 December 19th, 2024.
Expected salary
Location
Wien
Job date
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 05:32:48 GMT
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