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Project Researcher (postdoctoral/predoctoral) in Software Architectures
The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for more than 10,000 employees. Around 7,500 of them work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas, and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a researcher (postdoctoral) for a project at the Research Group Software Architecture. Alternatively, the position is available as a predoctoral position.
Postdoc: Job vacancy starting 01 July 2024 | Working hours: 40 per week | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Predoc: Job vacancy starting 01 July 2024 | Working hours: 30 per week | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited contract until: 30 June 2027 (3 years)
Application deadline: 31 May 2024
About the team:
Your future position is in the Research Group Software Architecture at the Faculty of Computer Science. The research focus of our group is on software architecture, software design and software engineering. Our team currently consists of 10 scientific as well as 2 administrative colleagues. We put special emphasis on a relaxed and cooperative working environment. Social interactions help facilitate active scientific exchange and foster a good atmosphere, and therefore play a big role in our team.
Learn more about us here: https://swa.cs.univie.ac.at/.
Your future tasks:
- You develop software engineering methods and tools with a specific focus on
- Continuous Delivery and DevOPs
- Continuous Delivery for Machine Learning (ML) applications
- Software Patterns, Smells, and Architectures for Continuous Delivery
- Performance and Reliability Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization for Continuous Delivery
- You participate in research projects and studies.
- You publish internationally and give presentations.
- Postdoc: You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
- Predoc: You finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You are involved in organizing meetings, conferences and symposia.
- You take on administrative tasks in research and the faculty.
These are your qualifications:
Must-haves:
- Postdoc: Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a closely related field, whereby knowledge of computer science is assumed to be a given.
- Predoc: Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Business Informatics, or a closely related field, whereby knowledge of computer science is assumed to be a given.
- You have established experience in software architecture areas such as
- Continuous Delivery and DevOPs
- Continuous Delivery for ML applications
- Software Patterns, Smells, and Architectures for Continuous Delivery
- Performance and Reliability Modeling, Analysis, and Optimization for Continuous Delivery
- Postdoc: Outstanding dissertation
- Postdoc: Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
- Predoc: At least basic knowledge of research methods and scientific publications
- Excellent command of written and spoken English (at least C1 Level) (The team communicates mainly in English!)
Desirable skills:
- Very good German language skills (B2)
- You are a team player with high social and good communicative skills.
- You are reliable and can work autonomously.
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
What we offer:
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or parttime work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the centre of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training and coaching: You have the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic full-time salary of EUR 4,752.30 (postdoc) or EUR 3,578.80 (predoc) (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
For further questions, you can contact Uwe Zdun at uwe.zdun@univie.ac.at. We can also give you more details during a one-on-one meeting.
What you need to apply:
- Your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
- Postdoc: A list of your publications
- A summary of your research interests
- Predoc: Ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
- Contact details of persons who can provide reference letters
- Postdoc: Confirmation of your doctoral degree
- Predoc: Confirmation of Master Degree / diploma
How to apply:
Via email to Uwe Zdun at uwe.zdun@univie.ac.at
Application deadline: 31 May 2024
We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We put special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.