About this role
<style type="text/css">#jobreq_print_container div div div:first-child h2 { display: none; } </style> <p style="text-align:justify">At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an </p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>University assistant predoctoral </strong></h2> <p>39 Faculty of Computer Science </p> <p>Job vacancy starting: 08/01/2026 | Working hours: 30,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) </p> <p>Limited contract until: </p> <p>Job ID: <strong>5431</strong></p> <style type="text/css">.headerContent + div div div:first-child { display: none; } </style> <style type="text/css">.jobListingBodyTitle { display: none !important; } </style><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><p>Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>Your personal sphere of influence:</strong></h2> <p>The Faculty of Computer Science of the University of Vienna has world-leading researchers in Computer Science who pursue basic as well as applied research. The selected predoc will also become part of the UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science (DoCS), which builds an essential framework to foster excellence in research and teaching.</p> <p>The Research Group Multimedia Information Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistants, Ph.D. candidates. We are offering an excellent working environment in a young, creative, highly motivated, and international team, manifold opportunities for personal development, the possibility to take responsibility in research projects at an early stage, the opportunity for research stays abroad, excellent industrial contacts, and intensive support in the course of a dissertation.</p> <p>Duration of employment<br>The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 3 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. In case of probation and appropriate work progress, an extension to 4 years is possible.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>Your future tasks:</strong></h2> <p>You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:</p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Participation in research projects/research studies</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Participation in publications/academic articles/presentations</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Supervision of students</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The research should focus on techniques for the automated detection of misinformation in multimedia content.</span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>This is part of your personality:</strong></h2> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Mandatory qualifications are</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Master in Computer Science, or Media Technologies, or Business Informatics (or equivalent qualification, with a strong focus on Computer Science) with excellent marks.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Excellent command of written and spoken German and English. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Strong motivation to work in a team environment. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Strong motivation to publish at top-refereed conferences/journals. </span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Perseverance, focus, integrity, ability to make things done, leadership in organization and partnership/communication with other project teams.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Comprehensive IT user skills</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 18.0pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Desirable qualifications are</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Excellent knowledge in the fields of multimedia systems, digital media technologies, semantic analysis of multimedia content, techniques for the detection of misinformation including AI methods and their application, user interface, and feedback systems, various programming languages (Java, C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript), technologies in the area of Internet-of-Things, web-based systems, databases, cloud computing, formal methods in CS</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Expertise in various application areas of Computer Science</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Proven interest in scientific work and in scientific publishing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Basic experience in research methods and academic writing</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Knowledge of university processes and structures</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Experience in remote teaching using modern IT infrastructures</span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"></H2> </div><div><h2><strong>What we offer:</strong></h2> <p><strong>Work-life balance:</strong> Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. </p> <p><strong>Inspiring working atmosphere:</strong> You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.</p> <p><strong>Good public transport connections:</strong> Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.</p> <p><strong>Internal further training & Coaching:</strong> Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.</p> <p><strong>Fair salary:</strong> The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.</p> <p><strong>Equal opportunities for all: </strong>We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>It is that easy to apply:</strong></h2> <h3 style="margin:0.0cm;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif"><strong><span style="color:black;background-color:white">Application documents</span></strong></span></h3> <ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Curriculum vitae</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Abstract of master thesis</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Degree certificates</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)</span></li> </ul> <p> </p></div></div></div><h2> </h2> <h2><strong>If you have any questions, please contact:</strong></h2> <p>Wolfgang Klas </p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align:justify">We look forward to new personalities in our team! <br>The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.</p> <p> </p> <h2><strong>University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.</strong></h2> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://backend.univie.ac.at/fileadmin/user_upload/d_personalwesen/Jobs_Recruiting/Dokumente/Universitaet_Wien_-_DSE-Succes-Factors__230523__EN.pdf">Data protection</a><br><strong>Application deadline:</strong> 07/31/2026 </p> <div id="jobCategoryToken">Prae Doc</div> <div id="alternativeApplyURLToken"></div>