University Project Assistant (Post-Doc, Doctorate/Ph.D. degree)

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University Project Assistant (Post-Doc, Doctorate/Ph.D. degree)

Company: LIT Cyber-Physical Systems Lab


Job description: Offer DescriptionThe 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:University Project Assistant (Post-Doc, must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) position at the JKU/Dynatrace Co-Innovation Lab for a full-time, three-year positionOrganizational unit:LIT Cyber-Physical Systems LabEntry date:as soon as possibleJob Reference Number:151020-2025-001422For our JKU/Dynatrace Co-Innovation Lab at the LIT Cyber-Physical Systems Lab, we are looking for a full-time, three-year Post-Doc (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree)Job Duties:

• Conduct research in Software Engineering in one or several of the following fields:

• Distributed Software Systems and Software Architectures, esp. Distributed Stream Processing Systens
• Cloud Computing and Software Performance, esp. in Large, Distributed Data Systems
• Real Time, Scalable Data Processiong and Quering
• Lay the foundation for the next generation of highly scalable, data-driven software applications in collaboration with one of the industry leaders in software intelligence, i.e., Dynatrace (

) * Publish, present and disseminate research findings in journals, conferences and workshops

• Collaborate with fellow JKU researchers and academic and industrial partners in Austria and abroad
• Apply for research grants
• (Co-)supervise Ph.D./Master’s/Bachelor’s students

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong software engineering background and experience in one or multiple of the following fields:

• Distributed Software Systems and Software Architectures, especially Distributed Stream Processing Systems
• Scalable Data Processing and Querying
• Cloud Computing
• Software Performance, especially in Large, Distributed Data Systems and Parallel Computing
• Experience in writing academic/scientific publications and presenting scientific work at international events
• Hands-on experience in object-oriented programming
• Experiences with Apache Spark, Apache Flink, Apache Kafka and Kubernetes are desired
• Strong proficiency (C1 level) in English (both oral and written), no German language skills required

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,932.90 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• 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:08/10/2025The 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.Contact:If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. Mag. Dr. Rick Rabiser, P +43 732 2468 4363, E-mail: .Exertion place addressAltenberger Straße 69, 4040 LinzWhere to apply WebsiteRequirementsResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Johannes Kepler University Country Austria Postal Code 4040 Street Altenberger Straße 69 GeofieldContact CityLinz WebsiteStreetAltenberger Straße 69 Postal Code4040 E-Mailrick.rabiser@jku.at Phone+43 732 2468 4363STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €4932.9 per month

Location: Linz

Job date: Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:48:59 GMT

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