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The following position will be filled at the Department of Networked and Embedded Systems - Faculty of Technical Sciences. The starting date is negotiable; the preferred starting date is June 1, 2026; the latest possible starting date is September 1, 2026.

University Assistant Predoctoral (all genders welcome)

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

Minimum salary: € 52,865.40 per annum (gross), classification according to collective agreement: B1

Limited to: 4 years

Application deadline: April 29, 2026

Reference code: 129/25 - Application link: https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/7-2/

Your responsibilities – what awaits you:

• Research in one of the following three domains:

- Machine learning (e.g., with application to communication systems, or energy systems, or biomedical/healthcare systems, or computer vision)

- Communication systems and signal processing (e.g., wireless communications, power line communications, communication and sensing)

-       Electronic based systems (e.g., circuits and systems for communications, or IoT, or robotics)

The topic will be carefully tailored to match the candidate’s background, expertise, and research interests.

• Independent research with the aim to submit a dissertation and acquire the PhD
• Teaching in the field of electrical and computer engineering
• Participation in administrative and organisational tasks of the department
• Student mentoring
• Assistance in public relations activities of department and faculty

Your profile:

• The completion of a university degree (Master or Diplom-Ingenieur) at a domestic or foreign higher education institution in the field of electrical engineering, information and communications engineering, computer engineering, or informatics. This requirement must be fulfilled by May 17, 2026.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience in three or more of the following fields: machine learning, signal/data processing, communications theory, information theory, signals and systems theory, control theory, wireless communications, power line communications, automation and robotics, smart grids, biomedical systems. 
• A solid foundation in both engineering mathematics and statistics
• Programming skills, one or more among: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, GNU radio, VHDL, HFSS, CST, ADS.
• Ability to present with clarity and rigour a technical subject.

This distinguishes you additionally:

·      Knowledge of German

·      Good social, team work and communication competences

·      First research contributions (in the thesis, with participation in research projects and/or publications)

·      Relevant international experience