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.
Field Of Research And Scope
Multimodal analysis of physiological data from wearable sensors
Machine-learning based algorithms for stress and emotion detection in physiological data
Methodologies for quantifying the impact of urban environmental features on individual stress
Interaction with urban mobility planners to support policy-making in active mobility
Your Tasks And Responsibilities
Conceiving and writing grant proposals for third-party funding
Conducting research
Writing academic publications
Supporting science communication activities
Attending national and international conferences
Collaborating with other research groups on an interdisciplinary basis
Performing auxiliary activities in academic teaching for up to 2 weekly credit hours
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
Fluent in English
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
nnovative and stimulating working conditions in an interdisciplinary, international research environment
Flexible working hours through a flextime model and the option for home office
Office kitchen with complimentary basic supplies
Free parking or Climate Ticket Upper Austria
The contract is 20h / week from university funding with another 20h / week for 2026 secured funding. From 01.01.2027 onwards, the contract will be 20h / week from university funding with potentially up to 20h / week from successful grant applications.
We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV, cover letter and PhD diploma.
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