University assistant predoctoral and project researcher (all genders welcome)

Universität Klagenfurt; Klagenfurt am Wörthersee; Vor Ort; EUR 52 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Klagenfurt is seeking a University Assistant and Project Researcher to work in the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. This role involves autonomous research in AI and collaboration with industry partners, and candidates must pursue a doctoral degree. Ideal candidates possess a Master’s degree and have a strong foundation in symbolic AI, programming skills, and fluency in English.

Leistungen

Starting salary of €3,714.80 gross per month

14 monthly payments

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree at a domestic or foreign higher education institution in computer science or related field.
• Solid background in symbolic artificial intelligence, logic programming, or deep learning.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken).

Aufgaben

• Conduct autonomous scientific work, publish research in artificial intelligence.
• Collaborate with industry partners and contribute to organizational tasks.
• Participate in public relations activities.

Kenntnisse

Symbolic artificial intelligence

Logic programming

Constraint programming

Deep learning

Programming skills (Python)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Clingo

OR-Tools

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, starting as soon as possible.

University assistant predoctoral and project researcher (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)

Minimum salary: € 52,007.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1

Limited to: 4 years

Application deadline: November 5, 2025

Reference code: 702-1/24

Tasks and responsibilities

• Autonomous scientific work, including the publication of research articles in the field of artificial intelligence, with a specific emphasis on integrating symbolic AI, in particular logic, logic programming, constraint programming and optimization with machine learning based on artificial neural networks.
• Conduct theoretical and practical (empirical) research
• Aim to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree
• Collaboration with industry partners
• Contribution to organisational and administrative tasks
• Participation in public relations activities

The successful candidate is expected to pursue a Doctorate/Ph.D. within the thematic doctoral programme Informatics at the University of Klagenfurt and to join the doctoral school of the Cluster of Excellence (CoE) “Bilateral AI”. Therefore, applications by individuals who have already completed a subject-specific doctoral degree cannot be considered.

Prerequisites for the appointment

• Master’s degree at a domestic or foreign higher education institution in computer science or a related field.
• Solid background in one or more of the following fields: symbolic artificial intelligence, such as logic programming, constraint programming, deep learning, or reinforcement learning
• Solid communication and dissemination skills
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Additional desired qualifications

• Ability to work in a diverse team
• Programming skills, preferably Python
• Experience with answer set or constraint programming tools, e.g., clingo or OR-Tools
• Knowledge of deep learning frameworks, like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Scientific publication and dissemination experience (in addition to the Master’s thesis)
• Experience with university teaching (for example as tutor, teaching assistant)

German language skills are not required, but successful applicants will be expected to acquire them during their employment.

Our offer

The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of € 3,714.80 gross per month (14 times a year).

The application

If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents:

• A letter of motivation (detailing previous research achievements, research goals, career plans)
• A complete CV (please do not include a photo), including a list of previous scientific expertise, awards, grants, stays abroad, lectures attended, summer schools attended, workshops attended, skills, and publications (if applicable)
• The Master’s thesis, including an abstract in English and a selection of research papers (if available)
• A complete list of completed studies and transcripts of all grades
• Copies of degree certificates (Bachelor and Master)
• Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor and Master) containing lists of all courses and grades
• Contact details of three reference persons (at least one academic) willing to provide information
• Optionally a proof of proficiency in English (for example, TOEFL/IELTS/CAE)

In addition to the application documents, two reference letters should be sent with the subject "Candidate name_of_the_candidate" to [e-mail] within two weeks from submission of the application.

Candidates must provide proof that they meet the required qualifications by November 5, 2025, at the latest.

For full details of this vacancy and the application procedure, please see https://jobs.aau.at/job/university-assistant-predoctoral-and-project-researcher-all-genders-welcome-2/.