TU-ID: 311 | 2025 | 53 | 261062
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.
The Institute of Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies, in the Production Technology research group, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: March 2026.
Tasks:
- Research work on the experimental and model-based optimisation of machining processes
- Development of modelling methods for the machining process
- Cooperation in national and international research projects and industrial collaborations
- Preparation of research proposals in the research topic
- Writing a dissertation and publications
- Support for teaching tasks and examinations
- Supervision of students
- Participation in scientific events
- Collaboration in organisational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in a relevant field
- Knowledge of scientific work
- Experience in the following scientific fields desirable: production engineering
- Very good skills in German (B2) and English (B2) communication and writing
- Interest in research in the field of production technology and in working with students
- Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills and innovative ability
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Good accessibility of the laboratory in the Science Centre of the Vienna University of Technology, 1030 Vienna (Arsenal)
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 22.01.2026.
