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Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in the area of Information, Communication & Computing (f/m/d)

Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in the area of Information, Communication & Computing (f/m/d)

• Application deadline: 01.05.2024

• Job Profile: Professorship

• Employment Start: December 2024

• Employment Type: Permanent

Aufgaben

Fields of Expertise – Information, Communication & Computing

Researchers in the Field of Expertise Information, Communication & Computing – one of the five research focus areas of TU Graz – gathering more than 100 senior members from computer science, information engineering, mathematics and geodesy – are focussing on challenges prompted by the information age, for example data security and the efficient use of the ever increasing volume of data. They are studying how to transfer, process, structure and store information. They are investigating and developing wireless communication technologies as well as hardware and software for computers, networks and satellite systems. The outstanding research in this Field of Expertise was already rewarded by ERC grants. 

Graz University of Technology invites applications for an open-topic Tenure-Track Assistant Professorship in the area of Information, Communication & Computing (f/m/d). Of particular interest is basic and applied research on Information, Communication and Computing, including but not limited to the following exemplary areas:

• Algorithms and complexity

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning

• Data science, statistical data analysis and signal processing

• Embedded and distributed systems

• Human-computer interaction

• Mathematical foundations of information, communication and computing

• Microelectronics

• Modelling and simulation

• Security and safety and dependability

• Software, systems and control engineering

• Visual computing

• Wireless communications and networks

The professorship will be part of the Field of Expertise Information, Communication and Computing described at https://www.tugraz.at/en/research/fields-of-expertise/information-communication-computing/overview-information-communication-computing/ 

 Based on the research and teaching focus, the candidate will be assigned to a matching institute and faculty that participate in this Field of Expertise.

Qualifikation

Employment Requirements

• PhD-level university education in disciplines relevant for the position

Selection Criteria

• Outstanding achievements in research, excellent publication record and international reputation.

• International experience in form of a PhD or Post-Doc.

• Experience in the design and implementation of international research projects as well as willingness and ability to establish and lead a research group.

• Enthusiasm for excellent teaching, teaching experience as well as the ability and willingness to teach in all curricular stages (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate), supervise theses and promote young scientists.

Application Documents

• cover letter

• CV (with copies of diplomas)

• list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications

• research statement describing past and planned research activities (3 pages max. excluding references)

• teaching statement (3 pages max.) describing past and planned teaching activities and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available).

To ensure effective international representation of the research group and its work, excellent spoken and written competence in English is required. Specifically, willingness to teach courses in English is expected. Fluency in German or the willingness to acquire it is also required. The successful candidate is also expected to transfer her/his residence to the area of Graz.

The advertised position is a tenure-track career position. (pursuant to § 99 para. 5 of the Universities Act). After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the job holder is appointed as an Assistant Professor. After a positive evaluation of the qualification agreement, the position will be turned into a position as Associate Professor.

The position will be paid according to category B1 of the collective agreement for employees of Austrian universities, stipulating an initial gross salary of EUR 5,251.10 (14 x per year). The salary will be increased after signing and subsequent positive evaluation of the qualification agreement (salary group A2 according to the collective labour agreement). Thereafter, a further salary increase is planned every six years if the assessment is positive.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

Hearings

The Hearings are planned from 01. to 05. July 2024. Candidates will be invited in due course after review of the applications and should be available for interviews in this period.

Contact

For further questions, please contact the head of the Field of Expertise, Kay Römer, E-Mail: roemer@tugraz.at 

Become part of the team of Graz University of Technology - we are looking forward to your application!

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Gehalt

Mindestgehalt pro Monat laut Kollektivvertrag:

5251 €

Weitere Leistungen

• Interesting area of responsibility

• Collegial and friendly working atmosphere

• Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break)

• International training and teaching opportunities

• Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women

• Award for being the most family-friendly company in Styria 2018

• Subsidy for public transport

• University’s sports program

• Shopping Discounts

• Workplace Health Management

• Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies

• Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development

• Safe and stable working environment

• Company pension funds

Additional services

Chiffre:

4

Beschäftigungsart:

Vollzeit

Position im Unternehmen:

Berufserfahrung

Niveau Schul-/Studienabschluss:

phd

Berufsfeld:

Wissenschaft, Bildung, Forschung und Entwicklung

Befristung:

Unbefristet

Erwarteter Arbeitsbeginn:

Dec. 1, 2024

Published:

27.03.2024 – 27.04.2024