University Assistant Predoctoral

**Ausschreibung**:
The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,500 employees and over 12,000 students, is located in the Alps-Adriatic region and consistently achieves excellent placements in rankings. The motto “per aspera ad astra” underscores our firm commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all activities in research, teaching and university management. The principles of equality, diversity, health, sustainability and compatibility of work and family life serve as the foundation for our work at the university.

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the **Department of **Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity**, **Production Systems group**, at the Faculty of Technical Sciences with a negotiable starting date, commencing on** March 3, 2025, at the latest**:
**University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome)**

**Level of employment**:100 % (40 hours/week)

**Minimum salary**:€ 50,103.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1

**Limited to**:4 years

**Application deadline**:by November 6, 2024

**Reference code**:614/24

**Aufgabenbereich**:

- Autonomous scientific work including the publication of research articles in the field of production systems, with a specific emphasis on declarative problem solving, combinatorial search and optimization, planning and scheduling, and related areas
- Conduct theoretical and practical (empirical) research
- Aim to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree
- Independent teaching and assessment, usually
- Teaching practical courses
- Assessment of student work
- Contribution to organizational and administrative tasks
- Participation in public relations activities

**Voraussetzungen**:

- Master’s degree at a domestic or foreign higher education institution in computer science or a related field.
This requirement must be fulfilled **two weeks before the starting date at the latest**; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is **February 17, 2025**:

- Strong background in one or more of the following fields: declarative problem solving, combinatorial search and optimization, planning and scheduling
- Solid communication and dissemination skills
- Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

**Erwünscht sind**:

- Ability to work in a diverse team
- Programming skills and experience (preferably Python, C++, or Java)
- Knowledge of and practical experience with sub-symbolic AI methods (such as deep and reinforcement learning)
- Scientific publication and dissemination experience (in addition to the Master’s thesis)
- Experience with university teaching (for example tutor, teaching assistant, or even autonomous teaching)

**Zusatzinformation**:
**Our offer**:
The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of € 3,578.80 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized).

The University of Klagenfurt also offers:

- Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching, including bespoke training for women in science
- Diversity
- and family-friendly university culture
- The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports
- Curriculum vitae (please do not include a photo)
- Copies of degree certificates (Bachelor and Master)
- Copies of official transcripts (Bachelor and Master) containing the list of all courses and grades

To apply, please select the position with the **reference code** **614/24** in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “”.

People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.

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