Summary
The University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant (Predoctoral) position focused on developing advanced machine learning and artificial intelligence methods within the Faculty of Computer Science. This four-year contract aims to address pressing challenges in reinforcement learning and AI alignment.
Designation
University Assistant Predoctoral (PhD Position)
Research Area
Probabilistic and Interactive Machine Learning
Location
University of Vienna, Faculty of Computer Science, Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Completed Master’s degree (or comparable) in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Communication Engineering, or related field |
| Language Proficiency | Excellent command of English |
| Skills | Strong programming skills (preferably in Python), experience with deep learning frameworks like Jax, PyTorch, or TensorFlow |
| Prior Experience | Experience in machine learning, scientific writing, university teaching (preferred) |
Job Description
- Actively participate in research, teaching, and administrative duties.
- Contribute to academic research projects in machine learning and AI.
- Work on publication-quality scientific articles and present at academic conferences.
- Complete a dissertation agreement within 12 months and finalize your dissertation.
- Assist in supervising student projects and theses.
- Undertake administrative duties in research, teaching, and organization of workshops and conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should prepare 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)
Please send the application materials via email to Sebastian Tschiatschek at sebastian.tschiatschek@univie.ac.at.
Last Date for Application
June 16, 2026
This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in the field of machine learning while being part of a dynamic academic community at the University of Vienna. Apply now and contribute to groundbreaking research!
