University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

Unist; Linz; Hybrid; EUR 51.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Attractive campus environment

Continual educational opportunities

State-of-the-art research infra

Dynamic research environment

On-campus dining services

Zusammenfassung

The Johannes Kepler University Linz seeks a University Assistant (Doctorate) for a full-time, six-year position in the Institute of Computational Perception. Entry date is 10/01/2026 with a reference number 34400-2026-002088.

You will conduct independent research in recommender systems and related fields, teach, supervise students, and contribute to admin tasks. The candidate must hold a completed doctorate in computer science or a closely related field, with English at C1 and German at B2, and

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctorate (or near completion) in computer science or related field, PhD preferred.
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in recommender systems, user modeling or related areas.
• Strong publication record relative to academic age.
• Ability to conduct independent scientific work and disseminate results.
• Fluency in English (C1) and German (B2).
• Experience in securing third-party funding and international collaboration is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent research in recommender systems, user modeling, information visualization and/or HCI.
• Publish in journals and present at conferences.
• Participate in scientific and industrial cooperation projects.
• Teach independently and assist with teaching and administration.
• Co-supervise Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students.
• Contribute to academic administration (selection committees, etc.).

Kenntnisse

Recommender systems

User modeling

Information visualization

Human-computer interaction

Academic publishing

Independent research

English (C1)

German (B2)

Ausbildung

Doctorate/PhD in computer science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Institute of Computational Perception Research Field Computer science Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 16 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 34400-2026-002088 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today's job market. In short, we are Upper Austria's largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria's most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, six-year position

Organizational unit:

Institute of Computational Perception

Entry date:

10/01/2026

Job Reference Number:

34400-2026-002088

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent research in the fields of recommender systems, user modeling, information visualization and/or human-computer interaction
• Publications and dissemination of research findings (in journals and at conferences)
• Active participation in scientific and industrial cooperation projects
• Independent teaching according to the collective agreement
• Assistance with teaching and administration tasks of the institute
• Co-supervision of Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students
• Contribute to academic administration (e.g., in selection committees for professorship positions, etc.)

Your Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a completed doctorate (or very close to completion) in computer science or related fields, preferably with a PhD thesis related to Recommender Systems
• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following fields (preferably several): recommender systems, user modeling, algorithmic fairness and ecological aspects (e.g., of recommendation algorithms/systems), simulation studies (e.g., simulation of user behavior in recommender systems)
• Strong publication record (in relation to "academic age")
• Commitment, creativity, ability and desire to carry out independent scientific work as well as publication and dissemination activities
• Fluency in English, written and spoken (level C1) and German (level B2)
• Ability and willingness to teach independently and to supervise students in the fields mentioned above
• Ideally, experience in securing third-party funding, execution and administration of international cooperation projects

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• ...and much more

09/16/2026

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Space for your future?

For further information, please contact: Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Markus Schedl, P [phone], E-mail: [e-mail].