University Assistant (Prae-Doc) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institut für Mechanik und Mechatronik

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 Group for Regelungsmethoden-Energiesysteme TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: July 2024.

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation with and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• 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 one of these fields: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical and Process Engineering, or similiar
• Skillful and responsible in the scientific method
• Experience in the following scientific fields are not required but desirable: Control theory (particularly optimal control, nonlinear control, state estimation), optimization, treatment of distributed systems, as well as experiences in industrial / process engineering applications.
• Very good skills in German and English (communication and writing)
• Interest in research in the field as well as in supervising and working with students
• Very good communicative skills, team competencies and innovative abilities

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• 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)

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 May 23rd, 2024.

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.