TU-ID: 192 | 2024 | 48 | 243871
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 years
At the Institute of Logic and Computation, in the Research Unit of Databases and Artificial Intelligence (192-02), TU Wien is offering a position as University Assistant (Prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Based on qualifications and mutual agreement, an extension to a full-time position (40 hours/week) from third-party funds of the Institute is possible. Expected start: February 2025.
The research work will be concerned with using knowledge graphs and graph technologies to bring meaning to large amounts of heterogeneous data, enable novel perspectives of analysis, and make data and results accessible. Of particular interest are scalable support of knowledge graph evolution, provenance, data integration, data mining, exploration and analytics, quality, and their combination with LLMs.
Tasks:
- Research, project, and publication activities within the fields of databases, data and knowledge engineering
- Solving scientific problems with the motivation for independent and goal-oriented research
- Writing a dissertation and scientific publications
- Participating in teaching activities
- Participation in scientific events
Your profile:
- An excellent master or diploma in Computer Science (or very closely related field)
- Strong programming skills and experience with developing research prototypes
- In-depth knowledge and experiences within at least one of the following areas: graph data management, knowledge graphs, data integration (data lakes, fabrics), graph data mining, provenance, and dynamic/temporal knowledge graphs.
- Ability to develop methods, concepts, as well as their implementation and evaluation
- Willingness to contribute in interdisciplinary projects
- Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
- Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills, and creative thinking
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German (level B2) or willingness to learn it in the first year
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Flexibility in working time arrangements
- 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 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until December 19th, 2024.
For questions regarding the content please contact Prof. Katja Hose, katja.hose@tuwien.ac.at
