University Assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of Systems Sciences
• Independent and cooperative research in one of the following subject areas:
  • Sustainability and cooperation in complex systems, e.g. quantitative analyses of socio-ecological systems
  • Innovation research at the interface between bionics, patent analyses and creativity techniques
  • Computer-based systems science, e.g. modelling of energy systems with the aim of writing a dissertation
• Participation in research projects and their initiation
• Conducting courses and supervising students
• Participation in university administration and organizational tasks of the institute
• Writing a dissertation at the University of Graz in the field of Systems Sciences

Your Profile

• Completed master’s degree in environmental systems science, computer science, mathematics, physics or other equivalent diploma or master´s degree in areas with a computational focus
• Very good knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Sustainability and cooperation in complex systems, innovation research, bionics, modeling of energy systems
• Very good knowledge of English (required)
• Very good programming skills (required)
• Experience with R or Python (desirable)
• Good knowledge of mathematics (desirable)
• Scientific interest in Systems Sciences and their computational methods
• Very good German skills (desirable)
• Experiences in one of the areas: machine learning, data science, or agent-based modelling (desirable)
• Experience in the conception and implementation of research projects (desirable)
• Ability for independent research work
• Strong team and organizational skills
• High commitment and motivation for scientific work
• Personal and social skills in working in international and interdisciplinary teams

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• plan for dissertation topic (1-2 pages)
• relevant certificates
• links to code examples / own projects (if available)

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52.007,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrich Frey by email [email protected] or by phone +49 176 47230799.

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.