University Assistant Predoctoral (all genders welcome)

Work where science meets quality of life: The University of Klagenfurt is a dynamic and internationally oriented university in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region. With around 1,700 employees and 13,000 students, we combine an excellent research climate, innovative teaching, and an open, appreciative culture. Our core values – equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and the compatibility of work and family – shape our daily interactions.

The following position will be filled at the Department of Networked and Embedded Systems at the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The starting date is negotiable; the preferred starting date is November 16, 2026, the latest possible starting date is January 11, 2027.

University Assistant Predoctoral (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)

Minimum salary: € 52,865.40 per annum (gross), classification according to collective agreement: B1

Limited to: 4 years

Application deadline: October 28, 2026

Reference code: 505/26

• Research in one of the following three domains:
  • Machine learning (e.g., with application to communication systems, or energy systems, or biomedical/healthcare systems, or computer vision)
  • Communication systems and signal processing (e.g., wireless communications, power line communications, communication and sensing)
  • Electronic based systems (e.g., circuits and systems for communications)

The topic will be carefully tailored to match the candidate’s background, expertise, and research interests.

• Independent research with the aim to submit a dissertation and acquire the PhD
• Teaching in the field of electrical and computer engineering
• Participation in administrative and organisational tasks of the department
• Student mentoring
• Assistance in public relations activities of department and faculty

• The completion of a university degree (Master or Diplom-Ingenieur) at a domestic or foreign higher education institution in the field of electrical engineering, information and communications engineering, computer engineering, or closely related fields. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is December 28, 2026.
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Experience in three or more of the following fields: machine learning, signal/data processing, communications theory, information theory, circuits and systems theory, control theory, wireless communications, power line communications, smart grids
• Completed courses or projects in the degree program in the specified research domains
• Academic theses in one of the specified research domains
• A solid foundation in both engineering mathematics and statistics
• Programming skills, one or more among: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, GNU radio, VHDL, HFSS, CST, ADS
• Ability to present with clarity and rigour a technical subject

• Knowledge of German
• Good social, team work and communication competences
• First research contributions (in the thesis, with participation in research projects and/or publications)
• Relevant international experience

• The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of € 3,776.10 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised)
• Work where it works best for you – thanks to flexible working hours and remote options
• Team spirit meets diversity – bring your individual background into our dedicated team
• Sustainably mobile – your workplace is on our green campus and easily accessible by public transport
• With us, equal opportunities apply to all: We look forward to every additional personality in the team
• Personal and professional development through diverse offers
• Numerous attractive additional benefits – including non-working days on December 24, December 31, and Good Friday, and a company pension contribution
• Family-friendly and health-promoting university culture - Our family services support staff with questions around childcare, compatibility, and family life and offers flexible care and holiday programmes. At the same time, we strengthen health and well-being with a diverse sports, massage, and preventive care programme – see https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/