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Level of employment: 75 % (30 hours/week)
Minimum salary: € 34,412 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1
Limited to: 4 years
Application deadline: September 20, 2023
Reference code: 313/23
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Research in communications and embedded systems with a focus in one of the following domains: machine learning for communications, statistical data/signal learning/processing and applications, communication and sensing, wireless communications, power line communications, robotics, circuits and systems for smart technologies
- 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 organizational tasks of the department
- Student mentoring
- Assistance in public relations activities of department and faculty
Prerequisites for the appointment:
- 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 informatics. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is October 1, 2023
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Experience in three or more of the following fields: communications theory, signals and systems theory, control theory, signal/data processing, machine learning, wireless communications, power line communications, automation and robotics, smart grids
- A solid foundation in both engineering mathematics and statistics
- Programming skills, three or more among: C/C++, Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, GNU radio, VHDL.
- Ability to present with clarity and rigor a technical subject
Additional desired qualifications:
- 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
Our offer:
This position serves the purposes of the vocational and scientific education of graduates of Master’s or Diploma degree programmes and sets the goal of completing a Doctoral degree / a Ph.D. in Technical Sciences. Applications by persons who have already completed a subject-specific Doctoral degree or a subject-relevant Ph.D. programme therefore cannot be considered.
The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of € 2,458 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised).
The Embedded Communication Systems Group, led by Professor Andrea Tonello, is part of the Department of Networked and Embedded Systems of the University of Klagenfurt. Researchers work on the analysis, modelling and design of wireless and power line communication (PLC) technologies, signal and data processing, machine learning, measurements and characterization of telecommunication systems, electronics for communications and for smart/embedded systems. The group addresses interdisciplinary research questions in several application domains: 5G/6G networks, smart grids, IoT, electro mobility, aerial robotics, artificial intelligence applications. Current projects include research on PHY and MAC algorithms exploring machine learning, massive MIMO, radio localization techniques, power grid communications and diagnostics, UAV dynamics, control and navigation, signal and data processing inspired by artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches.
The University of Klagenfurt is a young and vibrant campus university hosting 12,000 students. It is located in the southern part of Austria, a region with outstanding quality of life at the intersection of Alpine and Mediterranean culture. Our team is very international and dedicated to quality research and teaching. The offices and laboratories are located in the well-equipped Lakeside Science & Technology Park. The working language is English. The department cooperates with national and international partners in research and industry.
The University of Klagenfurt also offers:
- Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching
- Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
- Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
- The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports
The application:
If you are interested in this position, please apply in English providing the following documents:
- One-page letter of motivation indicating the research domain of interest
- Curriculum vitae (with clear information about the degrees including date/place/grade, the experience acquired, the thesis title, the list of publications if any, and any other relevant information)
- Copy of the degree certificates and transcripts of the courses
- Any certificates that can prove the fulfilment of the required and additional qualifications listed above (e.g., the submission of the final thesis/dissertation if required by the degree programme, copy of publications, programming skills certificates, language skills certificates etc.)
- If an applicant has not received the Diploma or Master’s degree by the application deadline, the applicant shall provide a declaration, written either by a supervisor or by the candidate themselves, on the feasibility of finishing the Diploma or Master’s degree by October 1, 2023 at the latest
To apply, please select the position with the reference code 313/23 in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “Apply for this position” in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.
Candidates must provide proof that they meet all the requirements by October 1, 2023, at the latest.
For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Professor Andrea Tonello (andrea.tonello@aau.at - http://nes.aau.at). General information about the university as an employer can be found at https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/. At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Person.
The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.
People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.
Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.
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