Postdoc in Games Research & User Analytics

Euraxess; Linz; Hybride; EUR 51 000 - 61 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Campus environment

Educational opportunities

Public transportation connections

Résumé du poste

The Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a University Assistant (Doctorate/PhD) in Game Computing within the Institute of Computer Graphics. The role spans research, prototyping, user studies, data analysis, and teaching, with emphasis on publishing and securing external funding.

Entry date is 03/31/2027. The position is full-time for six years, with a minimum monthly gross salary of €5,014.30 under the CA Job Grade B1.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS or comparable field required.
• Strong interest in games research with publication history.
• Experience in games user research, game development, HCI, analytics or visualization.
• Programming skills in Python, C#, C++, with 3D graphics experience a plus.
• Experience with Godot or Unity game engines.
• Good study design skills and publications relative to career stage.
• Ability to secure research funding and work both independently and in a team.
• Strong English, C1+; German knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsabilités

• Conduct independent and collaborative research in games user research, analytics, and visualization.
• Design, implement, and evaluate prototypes and game-based systems.
• Conduct user studies and data-driven evaluations.
• Develop computational methods for analysing player behaviour and game data.
• Participate in current institute projects and develop a personal research portfolio.
• Publish in international venues and present at conferences and workshops.
• Seek external funding and contribute to grant applications.
• Teach university courses, supervise theses, and aid administrative activities.

Connaissances

Python

C#

C++

English proficiency

Game engines

3D graphics

Experiment design

Research methods

Independent work

Formation

PhD in Computer Science

Outils

Godot

Unity

Description du poste

The Johannes Kepler University Linz invites applications for a University Assistant (Doctorate/PhD) in Game Computing within the Institute of Computer Graphics. The role spans research, prototyping, user studies, data analysis, and teaching, with emphasis on publishing and securing external funding.

Entry date is 03/31/2027. The position is full-time for six years, with a minimum monthly gross salary of €5,014.30 under the CA Job Grade B1.