TU-ID: 311 | 2024 | 27 | 236681
Female University Assistant (Prae-Doc)
30 hours/week | limited to 3 years
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
At the Institute of Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies, in the Research Group for Process Simulation TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to 3 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: August 2024. In case of suitable professional qualifications, the extent of employment can be increased to 40 hours per week from third-party funds of the Institute.
Tasks:
- Research and project activity in the field of simulation of laser-material processing within the project "Laser meets Synchrotron" (https://laser-meets-synchrotron.de/) and within cooperations with renowned companies
- (Co-)Supervision of BSc. and MSc. students
- Writing a dissertation and publications
- Participation in scientific events
- Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computational Science and Engineering, or a similar field
- Excellent knowledge of English
- First experience with object-oriented programming (e.g., C++), numerical methods or OpenFOAM is advantageous, but not strictly required
- German communication skills are advantageous
- Interest in simulation methods and laser-material processing
- Ability to work in a team, to solve problems, and willingness to learn new concepts
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- The possibility of conducting cutting-edge experiments at the German Electron Synchrotron Radiation Facility
- Research at the intersectoin of simulation and experiment, and at the intersection of fundamental and application-oriented research
- Flexibility in the organization of working hours
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 1,789.40/month gross, 14 times/year for 20 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
TU Wien is aiming to increase the proportion of women, particularly among academic staff, and is advertising this position explicitly for women as part of a special programme for the advancement of women.
We look forward to receiving your application until August 8th, 2024.
TU Wien is aiming to increase the proportion of women, particularly among academic staff, and is advertising this position explicitly for women as part of a special programme for the advancement of women.
We look forward to receiving your application until August 8th, 2024.
