The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 25,500 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
Graduate Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master’s degree) for a Full-time, three-year position
Organizational unit::
Institut für Computergrafik
Entry date::
04/30/2025
Job Reference Number::
36400-2025-001306
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A successful applicant for this position will be part of a doctoral training and research network combining the multidisciplinary expertise of 15 research laboratories at renowned EU and UK scientific institutions. This network aims to better understand the complex and multilayered process of tissue regeneration, particularly the regulatory mechanisms of heart, brain, and eye regeneration in the unique and highly tractable zebrafish model system. To this end, the network applies a variety of techniques, from computational and developmental biology, including experimental work, bioinformatics, genomics, and visualization.
The Visual Data Science Lab, as one of the network’s computational nodes, will contribute to the network through novel dimension reduction and visualization techniques, with a focus on single-cell and gene regulation data.
The Visual Data Science Lab, as one of the network’s computational nodes, will contribute to the network through novel dimension reduction and visualization techniques, with a focus on single-cell and gene regulation data.
Job Duties::
- Conduct original scientific research in the fields of visualization, explainable AI, and/or bioinformatics
- Collaborate with scientists and students working in other fields covered by the research network
- Work towards obtaining a PhD in computer science or artificial intelligence
- Publish scientific findings in renowned international journals and at conferences
- Complete trainings, short-term research stays, and/or secondments at international collaboration partners
- Provide support to manage the project and the institute’s general administration activities
Your Qualifications::
- A diploma/Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (computer science, artificial intelligence, mathematics, bioinformatics, statistics, or similar) or equivalent qualifications
- The successful candidate must have either: (i) a strong biology or bioinformatics background with an affinity for programming and the willingness to dive into the field of visualization; or (ii) a strong visualization background with a willingness to dive into bioinformatics and genomics
- Strong programming skills in web technologies (e.g., HTML5, D3.js, Java Script) and scripting languages (Python and R) are of advantage
- Additionally, expertise in machine learning, explainable AI, data mining, and/or statistics is beneficial
- Strong motivation and commitment to research
- Willingness and ability to work in a team
- Strong command of English (level C1); German skills are a plus
- Mobility requirement: Applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) in Austria for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1). A monthly mobility allowance of € 600 is paid in addition to the salary. Applicants with families are eligible for an additional family allowance.
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
- Attractive continual educational opportunities
- State-of-the-art research infrastructure
- Dynamic research environment
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application Deadline::
04/16/2025
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The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Applications must include a CV, diploma(s), and a motivational letter for pursuing a PhD in this network, including a brief description of the applicant’s expertise in visualization and/or bioinformatics/biology/genomics.
Applications must include a CV, diploma(s), and a motivational letter for pursuing a PhD in this network, including a brief description of the applicant’s expertise in visualization and/or bioinformatics/biology/genomics.
Contact::
If you have any question, please contact Dr. Andreas Hinterreiter, P +43 732 2468 6638, E-mail: andreas.hinterreiter@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Altenberger Straße
69,
4040
Linz