TU-ID: 325 | 2025 | 26 | 254393
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 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 Mechanics and Mechatronics, in the research area of Technical Dynamics and Vehicle Dynamics, a position as University Assistant (Pre-Doc, 30 hours per week) is to be filled, expected to start in August 2025, for a fixed term of four years, with the following responsibilities.
Tasks:
- Conducting scientific research within our research team
- Contributing to university teaching and examinations - in subjects related to Technical Dynamics, particularly Mechanics
- Supervising students
- Writing scientific publications as well as a dissertation in the field of Technical Dynamics and Vehicle Dynamics
- Giving presentations at scientific conferences
- Assisting with organizational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Completed Master's or Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering or related fields with a focus on Technical Dynamics
- Excellent knowledge in solid body mechanics
- In-depth knowledge of vehicle dynamics, multibody dynamics, and contact modelling
- Experience in writing scientific publications
- Interest and experience in numerical simulation and practical experimentation
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Interest in research within the field and in working with students
- Teamwork skills, problem-solving competence, and innovative thinking
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
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.
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 2,786.10/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 July 17th, 2025.
