Senior Scientist Data- and Research Software Engineering (m/f/d)
The University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.
Application deadline: 2025-11-24
Job Profile: (Senior) Scientist
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 69.060,59
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: 6 years with possible development agreement
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-01-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment with option for permanent position
Unit: IDea_Lab – The Interdisciplinary Digital Lab of the University of Graz
Your Responsibilities
* Completing the development agreement with objectives in research, teaching, and administration
* Active contribution to the working group Complex Social & Computational Systems (CS)² at the IDea_Lab of the University of Graz
* Management of large data sets for the research group (CS)²
* Support of the research group (CS)² in research software development
* Management of the high performance computing (HPC) infrastructure of the research group (CS)² in collaboration with the IT administrator
* Development and implementation of independent research projects as well as participation in the application for third party funds at the intersection between computer science and the subject areas of the university
* Networking with relevant stakeholders and supporting university research projects, administrative units, and other stakeholders (e.g., spin-offs and start-ups) in the scientific use of the HPC infrastructure and the application of modern methods from the fields of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning, in close coordination with the AI & Cloud Manager
* Collaboration on organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures, particularly those derived from the university-wide AI strategy and the ongoing research data governance process
Your Profile
* Background in computer science or a related field and a completed doctorate/PhD degree
* In-depth knowledge of working with large data sets and databases
* Experience in research software development, including in the context of natural language processing and machine learning.
* Excellent programming skills in Python
* Excellent written and spoken English skills
* Good German language skills or willingness to learn German
* Scientific excellence (demonstrated, for example, by relevant publications in reputable journals appropriate to career stage).
* Independent and goal-oriented working style
* High level of teamwork and communication skills
* Didactic ability to teach independently and experience in holding courses in the field of natural language processing, machine learning, or programming in Python
* Experience in collaborating with scientists from different disciplines (desirable)
* Experience in the use or management of HPC infrastructure (desirable)
* Experience in leading or participating in research and third-party funded projects (desirable)
* Leadership competencies or training (desirable)
Application Documents
Please submit 1 pdf-File in English with the following content:
* Letter of motivation, max. 2 pages.
* Academic curriculum vitae.
* Complete publication list.
* Doctoral/PhD certificate.
* Research statement: description of completed, ongoing, and future research projects, max. 3 pages.
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69.060,59 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
We Offer
* Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
* Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
* Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
* Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
* Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
* Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
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
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Univ. Prof. Dr. Jana Lasser (jana.lasser@uni-graz.at ).
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.
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Senior Scientist Data- and Research Software Engineering (m/f/d)
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