University Assistant (Postdoc): Join the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria’s largest institution for education and research, and contribute to shaping the future at the most attractive campus university in the country. We are currently seeking a highly motivated University Assistant for a full-time, six-year position at the Institute of Computational Perception. As a part of our dynamic research environment, you will conduct independent research in various fields, collaborate on scientific and industrial projects, publish research findings, teach university-level courses, and assist with educational and administrative tasks.
Designation: University Assistant
Research Area: Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology
Location: Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology
- Extensive expertise and professional experience in at least one of the following fields: recommender systems, information retrieval, web/social media mining, natural language processing, multimedia, machine/deep learning, user modeling, human-computer interaction, algorithmic fairness, or transparency
- Strong publication record (relative to academic age)
- Commitment, creativity, and the ability to independently conduct scientific work and pursue publication activities
- Proficiency in English (written and oral) – level C1+
- Proficiency in German (level B1) (willingness to learn/improve German language skills for non-German proficient candidates)
- Ability and willingness to teach university-level courses and supervise students in related fields
- Strong social skills
- Ideally, experience in securing external funding and managing international partnership projects
Job Description: As a University Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting independent research in the fields of recommender systems, information retrieval, web/social media mining, multimedia, machine learning, user modeling, and/or human-computer interaction
- Publishing and disseminating research findings through journals and conferences
- Actively participating in the institute’s fundraising efforts
- Collaborating on scientific and industrial partnership projects
- Independently teaching university-level courses as per the collective agreement
- Assisting with educational and administrative tasks at the institute
- Co-supervising Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. candidates
- Participating in academic administration, such as selection committees for professorship positions
How to Apply: To apply for this position, please follow these steps:
- Submit your application electronically via our online portal at jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz.
- Include the “Job Reference Number 5141” in your application.
- The application deadline is 14 June 2023.
The application should include:
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter addressing your research experience, qualifications, and suitability for the position
- Documentation of academic degrees
- List of publications
- Contact information for references
The Johannes Kepler University promotes gender equality and welcomes applications from qualified women. In case of equal qualifications, female applicants will be given preference. We also encourage applications from qualified individuals with physical disabilities, which will receive special consideration.
Last Date for Apply: June 14, 2023
Contact: If you have any questions, please contact: Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Markus Schedl Phone: +43 732 2468 4716 Email: markus.schedl@jku.at
For more information about the university and the Department of Human Resource Management, visit jku.at.
