TU-ID: 330 | 2025 | 42 | 258571

University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)

40 hours/week | limited to 6 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 Management Science, in the Research Group for Human-Machine-Interaction TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: November 2025.

Tasks:

• Design, implement, supervise, and conduct scientific investigation of multimodal human-robot interaction in interdisciplinary contexts
• The ability to develop methods, concepts, as well as their realization and evaluation and the willingness to contribute in interdisciplinary scientific projects
• Independant teaching via lecturing and student thesis supervision
• Write and publish scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals and disseminate research results to an international audience
• Apply to and manage third-party research funding programs
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile:

• Completion of an appropriate doctorate and in-depth knowledge of the subject area
• Experience in national and international research cooperation as well as in project management and presentations
• Experience in teaching and publication activities as well as interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students
• Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
• Experience in multimodal data collection and analysis, especially in human electroencephalography (EEG), eye-tracking, facial expression and behavioral data
• Experience with VR using 3D-physics engines such as Unity and Unreal to design and execute behavioral and cognitive experiments
• Experience in developing and utilizing machine learning and deep learning models (Tensorflow, Pytorch) for neural and physiological data
• Experience and knowledge with topics such as assembly processes, multisensory perception, human learning, hyperscanning, risk-taking behavior, and EEG data preprocessing methods for noise reduction
• ROS/ROS2 experience in programming robotic manipulators
• Proficient programming skills in Python, MATLAB, C#, C++, and SQL
• Experience in writing internationally peer-reviewed scientific publications and grant applications
• Excellent English communication skills in both verbal and written forms (C1+), with at least a working understanding of the German knowledge (B1+) and the willingness to improve to B2

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• 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/U2/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.

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 4.932,90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until October 30th, 2025.

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. Technology for People Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.