University Assistant (Post-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Post-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

40 hours/week | limited to 6 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.TU Wien is expanding its HCI research group with the goal of delivering more world-class research into the future relationship between humans and technology. We are searching for a talented Postdoctoral fellow to work at TU Wien, at the Institute of Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology, in the Research Unit of Human-Computer Interaction. We offer a position as university assistant (post-doc) limited to 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: July 2024.The emphasis of this position is on the design, development, and evaluation of human-computer interfaces that enhance wellbeing for a diverse range of users. Recognising that wellbeing encompasses various aspects beyond physical activity, the project aims to design technologies that are inclusive and cater to the diverse needs and interests of different users. These different user groups include but are not limited to different age groups (e.g. children, older adults), user group constellations (e.g. families, health professionals), and both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals.The primary goal is to create engaging experiences that contribute to overall wellbeing, including mental, emotional, and social health. This involves designing systems that facilitate reflective practices, encourage social connectivity, and support personal growth in various dimensions of wellbeing.Tasks:

• The Postdoc will explore innovative approaches in HCI with a focus on wellbeing, establishing a research profile that examines the intersection of technology, user experience, and diverse user needs and interests. This research is inherently transdisciplinary, blending hands-on interface design with comprehensive user studies to create solutions that are accessible and beneficial to a wide and diverse audience
• As a Postdoc, you undertake goal of maturing as an academic and gaining experience towards becoming a faculty member. Typically, this means carrying out high-quality research, writing academic articles, and actively participating in the day-to-day supervision of PhD students
• The Postdoc is also expected to actively participate in writing applications for research funding. Additionally, you will spend two hours per week during term time on teaching duties, helping in courses offered by the University

Your profile:

• Completed PhD or confirmed defence date in HCI or related area
• Interest and previous experience in the field of HCI for wellbeing for diverse user groups
• Excellent empirical study design skills
• Experience in conducting mixed-method user studies with diverse user groups
• Curiosity, independent working style and problem-solving skills
• Readiness to pursue publication in top-venues
• Very good skills in English communication and writing. Knowledge of German (level B2) or willingness to learn it

We offer:

• An international, vibrant, and exciting working team, located in the heart of Europe
• Hybrid working style
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Participating in establishing two new interaction laboratories at TU Wien

• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options.
• Access to travel and research funding
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
• Everyone deserves to feel at home at our research group. We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives

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 4,752.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until April 11th, 2024.
To apply, please submit the following documents:

• Personal letter, where you:

• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and future research focus
• A complete CV

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 23:53:09 GMT

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