Summary
The University of Vienna offers an exciting opportunity for a predoctoral position aimed at developing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods. The position is designed for motivated individuals eager to engage in groundbreaking research within the field of probabilistic and interactive machine learning.
PhD Position in Probabilistic and Interactive Machine Learning, University of Vienna, Austria
Designation
University Assistant Predoctoral – PhD Position
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Job ID | 5376 |
| Working Hours | 30 hours per week |
| Employment Duration | 4 years (initially 1.5 years) |
| Classification | CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) |
| Start Date | 01.10.2026 |
Research Area
- Probabilistic and Interactive Machine Learning
- Reinforcement Learning
- Deep Probabilistic Models
- Inverse Reinforcement Learning
- Safe/Aligned AI
Location
University of Vienna, Faculty of Computer Science, Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification
- Completed Master’s degree (or comparable degree) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Communication Engineering, or a related field (applications from candidates close to completion are welcome).
- Excellent command of English.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow is desirable.
Job Description
- Participate in academic research projects.
- Contribute to scientific articles and publish research results.
- Present research at academic conferences.
- Undertake teaching responsibilities and support the supervision of students’ projects and theses.
- Perform administrative duties in research, teaching, and university administration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Academic Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of motivation including project ideas and teaching experience
- Abstract of Master’s Thesis
- Degree certificates
- Transcript of records
- List of publications and evidence of teaching experience (if available)
Last Date for Apply
Application Deadline: 16.06.2026
For further inquiries, please contact: Sebastian Tschiatschek at sebastian.tschiatschek@univie.ac.at.
Join us in a dynamic academic environment where you can flourish and make impactful contributions to machine learning and artificial intelligence!
