Scientific simulation tool development expert and data scientist

JKU HOERBIGER Research Institute for Smart Actuators

Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department JKU HOERBIGER Research Institute for Smart Actuators Research Field Engineering » Electrical engineering Physics Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 30 Sep 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 39000-2025-001541 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 25,500 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:

Scientific simulation tool development expert and data scientist (project) for a full-time, temporary position (can be extended)

Organizational unit:

JKU HOERBIGER Research Institute for Smart Actuators

Entry date:

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number:

39000-2025-001541

The position is limited to three years with the option to extend.

Our live is motion. For a long time now, mankind has been using technical drives to get ourselves and the production of our consumer goods moving. We are doing research on smart mechatronic actuators that help us tackle the challenges of the future. As a research institute with strong industry cooperation, our results are more than pure science. They are already showing their potential in lots of products. Join our team!

Job Duties:

• Integration of scientific simulation models for linear motors and actuators into the SymSpace framework
• Implementation of post processing modules based on internal research results
• Establish generalized solutions for simulation and post processing
• Establish a standardized experimental data acquisition for the development of machine learning approaches
• Close collaboration with industry and research partners

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a completed relevant university degree in data science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, physics or similar (at least master’s level)
• Expertise in Python programming
• Expertise in design and evaluation of electrical machines and magnetic circuit
• Fundamental knowledge in Matlab, finite element simulations and similar scientific calculation tools and programs
• Willingness to explore and develop new scientific methods
• Enthusiasm for new technical solutions including machine learning applications
• Commitment to work in a team and to cooperate with industrial partners
• Independent, precise, and reliable work style
• High degree of self-motivation and sense of responsibility
• Good knowledge of written and spoken German or English (level B2+)

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Industry related research on challenging technical subjects
• Possibility of taking over responsibility in a variety of technical specializations
• 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

Application Deadline:

09/30/2025

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.