Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Job title:

Assistant Professorship (all genders) – Tenure Track

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

High Performance Computing in Fluid MechanicsTU 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 Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, in the Research Unit of Numerical Fluid Mechanics, TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position. Expected start: September 2025.The candidate and TU Wien can agree upon a tenure evaluation, which when positive, opens the possibility to change the position to Associate Professor with an unlimited contract.The tenure-track position is affiliated to the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer (E322), Research Unit on “Numerical Fluid Mechanics” (E322-02). Duties include research and teaching in the field of “High Performance Computing in Fluid Mechanics”. The focus of research should be on the modelling and simulation of complex flow systems using high-performance computing.Tasks:Research:

• Conduct high-level research in High-Performance Computing (HPC) applied to fluid mechanics, with a focus on fluid-structure interaction, particle-laden flows, or other complex flow phenomena
• Develop and implement scalable numerical methods and algorithms for large-scale HPC-based fluid dynamics simulations
• Collaborate with academic and industrial partners to apply HPC-based simulations in practical engineering and scientific applications
• Secure external research funding and lead independent research projects
• Supervise doctoral and master’s students in computational fluid mechanics and HPC related areas
• Manage the HPC infrastructure of the research unit

Teaching:

• The successful candidate will teach in classes and lab courses of the Masters of Mechanical Engineering and Computational Science and Engineering and the future Bachelor of Digital Engineering
• It should be noted that the courses are partly held in German and partly in English, and that knowledge of both languages is required

Your profile:Essential Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• At least four years of postdoctoral experience
• Scientific activity outside TU Wien (e.g. PhD and/or postdoc position abroad)
• Proven experience in High-Performance Computing applications in fluid mechanics
• Strong background in numerical methods and HPC
• Experience in managing computational infrastructure such as CPU-based and GPU-based clusters
• A track record of high-quality research publications in recognized journals
• Relevant teaching experience at BSc and MSc level and the supervision or co-supervision of academic theses
• Ability to prepare and present teaching content didactically; very good German language skills (certified CEFR level C1); very good written and spoken English skills

• In case there is no adequate knowledge of German, willingness to quickly learn German is presupposed for teaching in bachelor programmes and participation in management of the institute and the faculty as well as in university bodies

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in applying for external research funding
• Knowledge of modern software development practices for HPC applications
• Interdisciplinary research experience in fields such as aerodynamics, multiphase flows, etc
• Engagement in international research collaborations

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.The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,808.20 gross (14 x per year).We look forward to receiving your application until April 10th, 2025.

Expected salary

€4932.9 per month

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 06:28:44 GMT

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