Positions in Geo-social Media Analytics for Disaster Management (f/m/d)
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IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
Join us as a research assistant for this position.
10h/week | Up to 4 years | On-site in Linz (AT) | Start Date: 1st May 2026
Field of Research and Scope:
* Machine-learning based algorithms for information extraction from user-generated geo-data
* Information fusion methods
* Methodologies for multimodal relevance classification
* Interaction with disaster managers to support decision-making in crisis management boards
Your tasks and responsibilities:
* Conducting research
* Writing academic publications
* Attending national and international conferences
* Supporting science communication activities
* Collaborating with other research groups on an interdisciplinary basis
* Helping to file applications for third-party funding
* Complying with the institution’s academic standards and ethical guidelines
Your strengths and skills:
* You must have completed a PhD degree (or an equivalent) in geoinformatics, computer science, mathematics, physics, computational neuroscience, or other relevant fields.
* Excellent communication and social skills are required for working in an interdisciplinary and dynamic team as well as for conducting research independently.
* Collaboration on publications with other members of the team is expected, aiming to publish in high-profile international journals and conferences.
What you can expect:
* Collaborations: Academic and non-academic, interdisciplinary research collaboration
* International mobility and exchange: cooperation with internationally renowned universities and public institutions
* Professional and personal development: The position is embedded into an internationally outstanding research group that fosters scientific excellence, personal interaction, interdisciplinary research collaboration, and preparation for different professional career paths.
Additional:
* Innovative and stimulating working conditions in an interdisciplinary, international research environment
* Office kitchen with complimentary basic supplies
* Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
* Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV, cover letter and PhD diploma.
Competitive compensation starting from € 67.000 yearly gross salary.
*Come as you are – we value and promote diversity in our team. Everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential, realize ideas and seize opportunities. Regardless of age, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation or origin, we welcome applications from all people equally.
Location: Linz
Contact person
Dr. David Bancelin
Expert in Scientific Talent & Administration
application.postdoc@it-u.at
Job details
Title: Positions in Geo-social Media Analytics for Disaster Management (f/m/d)
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