Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

Job Duties:

• Conduct independent research in the fields of recommender systems, information retrieval, natural language processing (incl. large language models), fairness and trustworthiness of AI
• Publications and dissemination of research findings (in journals and at conferences)
• Work towards (and complete) a PhD thesis
• Active participation in the institute’s fund-raising activities
• Active participation in scientific and industrial cooperation projects
• Independent teaching according to the collective agreement
• Assistance with teaching and administration tasks of the institute
• Co-supervision of Bachelor and Master’s students
• Contribute to academic administration (e.g., in selection committees for professorship positions, etc.)

Your Qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge and practical experience in at least one of the following fields (preferably several): recommender systems, information retrieval, natural language processing (incl. large language models), fairness and trustworthiness of AI
• Ideally, already some scientific publications (e.g., in conference proceedings or journals)
• Commitment, creativity, ability, and desire to carry out independent scientific work as well as publication and dissemination activities
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) - Level C1
• Fluency in German (Level B1) or willingness to learn German
• Ability and willingness to teach independently and to supervise students in the fields mentioned above
• Strong social skills

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 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: 04/30/2024.

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.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 34400-2024-000743“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. DI Dr. Markus Schedl, P +43 732 2468 4716, E-mail:
markus.schedl@jku.at.