University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 4 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.We are looking for a PhD candidate 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 (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours. Expected start: June 2024.We are searching a talented PhD candidate to help us build an expand Human-Computer Interaction research at TU Wien. 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.The focus of the position is on designing new interfaces for physically active users. With more than half of Europe’s population being physically active, the focus of new technologies should shift from persuading users to be active to making physical activity more engaging. This project focuses on supporting users as they develop proficiency in sports, building systems that support growth while also helping better integrate physical activity in social lives, facilitating reflection and ensuring wide participation.Tasks:

• The PhD student will investigate new frontiers in HCI for sports and build a research profile in studying technologies for wellbeing. The proposed research is transdisciplinary in nature and requires a strong interest both in hands-on interface development and in-depth user studies
• As a PhD student, you undertake the journey of becoming an expert in the field of HCI and a potential career academic. Typically, this means carrying out high-quality research, writing academic articles, and taking courses to complement your background. Additionally, you will spend one hour per week during term time on teaching duties, such as helping as teaching assistant in courses offered by the University

Your profile:

• Completed master studies in computer science or equivalent university
• Interest and previous knowledge in the field of HCI for sports and/or personal informatics
• Excellent programming and empirical study design skills
• Curiosity, independent working style and problem-solving skills
• Readiness to pursue an excellent PhD
• The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English: 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
• Opportunities for international exchange during the PhD
• Everyone deserves to feel at home at our research group; We welcome employees with a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives
• 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.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 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 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

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:48:41 GMT

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