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At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 39 Faculty of Computer Science Startdate: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.06.2030 Reference no.: 5729 Your personal sphere of influence: The research group Data Mining and Machine Learning at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistant, PhD candidate. We are offering an excellent working environment in a young, creative and international team. As a member of the Data Mining team, under the supervision of Assoz. Prof. Christian Böhm, you will contribute to fascinating data mining projects offering the possibility to take over responsibility at an early stage, to publish the results at leading international conferences and to exchange ideas with international and interdisciplinary cooperation partners. We provide intensive support during course of your dissertation. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects / research studies Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12 months. You work on your dissertation and its completion. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of student´s project´s and theses Involvement in the organization of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration The research should focus on clustering methods, especially deep clustering and representation learning for complex and high-dimensional data. This is part of your personality: Bachelor's and master's degree, both in Computer Science with excellent marks. Excellent command of English Very good mathematical understanding Very good programming skills, mastery of at least two of the following programming languages: Java, C++, C#, Python Strong ability to work in teams Perseverance and ability to make things done High motivation to publish at the top-level conferences Willingness to travel, including participation in national and international conferences Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods Didactic competences / experience with e-learning Desireable knowledge: You should be a team player with high social skills Experience in eye-tracking applications for the analysis of dyslexia. Experience with clustering, representation learning, deep learning. Experience with applications of data mining methods to real data from various domains. Experience in university teaching Experience in scientific writing International experience What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Tenure: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Scientific curriculum vitae Letter of motivation including project ideas Abstract of Master's Thesis Master´s Degree / Diploma, Degree Certificates Transcript of records of BSc- and MSc studies List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) If you have any content questions, please contact: Christian Böhm christian.boehm@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection Application deadline: 06/16/2026 Prae Doc

Ref.: 536503 Work type: Full-time Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (20900) Categories: Professoriate Staff Applications are invited for appointment as Clinical Associate Professor of Practice/ Clinical Assistant Professor of Practice in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Clinical Medicine (Ref.: 536503), to commence as soon as possible, on a four-year fixed-term basis, with the possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance. Applicants should possess a medical qualification registrable with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and a specialist qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, or be eligible to apply to the Hong Kong Academy of Medicine for the Certification of Specialist Registration. They should have experience as a teacher or trainer in undergraduate, postgraduate or professional education, with evidence of local to regional recognition of clinical excellence. Experience in undergraduate curriculum reform and development, as well as proven capacity and potential in conducting research in their respective field(s) would be advantageous. Ability to speak Cantonese will also be an advantage, although teaching and professional activities are conducted in English. The appointee will undertake teaching responsibilities, and organize and develop undergraduate programmes. He/She is expected to provide clinical service and patient care at the University’s teaching hospitals, and contribute to services/administration at the Departmental, Faculty and University levels. Information about the Department can be obtained at https://obsgyn.med.hku.hk/. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits. At current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of gross income. The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of basic salary. A monthly cash allowance will be offered to the successful candidate. Housing benefits will also be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online, upload an up-to-date C.V. and provide the contact information of at least 3 referees who can comment on his/her academic competence. Review of applications will start from August 7, 2026 and continue until September 7, 2026, or until the post is filled, whichever is earlier.

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 13 000 students, 400 professors and close to 4 500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community. At the Department of Applied Physics, our pioneering research in physical sciences creates important industrial applications that hold great technological potential. Our research focuses on Materials physics, Quantum technology, Soft & living matter, and Advanced energy solutions. Topics extend from fundamental research to important applications. We educate future generations of research and development professionals, data specialists, technology experts, inventors, and scientists for industry and society. The ATOMEL project, led by Dr. Ali Afzalifar at Aalto University, invites applications for two R&D engineer positions. The project is funded through a Business Finland commercialization project, and it is hosted within the Soft Matter and Wetting Group headed by Prof. Robin Ras. ABOUT THE JOB Are you a technical expert excited about new technology development and the creation of an international business from research? Would you like to play an active role in growing a deep tech startup? ATOMEL is a Research-to-Business project, with the goal of converting an academic innovation in the field of SPM for thin-film characterization and metrology with the specific focus on the semiconductor industry into a new business. The initial funding is for 18 months and is meant to prepare for commercialization. If successful, the project can lead to the creation of a startup. We are now inviting applications for two (2) R&D engineer positions. Position 1: R&D Engineer – SPM Instrumentation & Control Systems You will lead the hardware optimization and real-time control system development for the ATOMEL. This role focuses on implementing resonators, managing digital controllers, and integrating and optimizing custom force, I-V and C-V measurement channels to deliver fast, high-precision electrical and sub-nanometer resolution measurements. Position 2: R&D Engineer – Semiconductor Device Physics & Thin-Film Metrology You will lead the material characterization strategy and translate raw electrical data into actionable semiconductor insights. Focusing on advanced thin-film physics, nanoelectronics, and MOS structures, you will analyze high-precision I-V and C-V metrics to align our measurement capabilities with current industrial foundry trends and defect-tracking needs. Our goal is to build a balanced, two-person team with complementary skill sets and working in tandem. As such, the final distribution of responsibilities (for example technical development focus, leadership duties, possible customer interactions) will be adjusted based on the specific wishes, experience levels and core strengths of the two hired candidates. YOUR ROLE AND GOALS The R2B team has 3 full-time members: the two (2) roles covered with this job offer and a Business Developer acting as commercial lead. In practice, you will be part of the Soft Matter and Wetting group, and will receive guidance and support from Dr. Ali Afzalifar, as the person behind the innovation. After an initial onboarding phase, you are, however, expected to work with a high degree of autonomy. Position 1: SPM Instrumentation & Control Systems Tasks: Resonator Integration & Optimization: Integrate force sensors into the measurement head for simultaneous force and current tracking. PLL Feedback Loop Management: Set up, program, and tune PLL controllers to manage the resonance frequency, amplitude, and phase shifts of the quartz resonator during sample contact. Dynamic Signal Chain Integration: Integrate and shield low-noise preamplifiers and phase-sensitive detection hardware to safely isolate sub-picoamp signals and manage parasitic capacitance during active voltage sweeps. Automated Motion Control: Develop and implement real-time, deterministic control loops to manage high-speed nano-positioning stages and optimize automated sample-approach routines via low-latency hardware-software integration. Position 2: Semiconductor Device Physics & Thin-Film Metrology Tasks: Advanced Electrical Characterization: Execute and analyze high-resolution I-V and C-V scans on advanced thin films (such as high-k dielectrics, ferroelectrics, and ultra-thin passivating layers) to track sub-nanometer electrical leakage. MOS Physics Data Interpretation: Model and interpret dielectric breakdown, trapping kinetics, and interfacial defect densities from raw automated data sweeps. Industrial Sample Sourcing & Preparation: Acquire and prepare representative semiconductor test vehicles (such as patterned wafers and commercial device structures) to validate and benchmark our technology performance against modern foundry microelectronics form factors. Industrial Trend Alignment: Evaluate customer requirements from industrial foundries (e.g., tracking trends in 2D materials and gate-all-around structures) to direct the system's test parameters. Application Validation: Lead validation testing on commercial test wafers (like standard Silicon or patterned structures) to benchmark the results accuracy against existing laboratory standards. As part of your work, you will have the chance to interact with other technical experts, both locally and internationally. You may be expected to travel to trade events and to potential future customer premises (e.g. to discuss applications, or to perform measurements). YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Position 1 Requirements (Instrumentation & Control): A Master's degree (MSc) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanics or a highly related instrumentation field; PhD is an asset. Practical hands-on experience building, modifying or repairing SPM hardware, not merely operating commercial systems. Proven experience working with nano positioning, quartz crystal resonators, high-frequency lock-in amplifiers, and digital PLL systems. Experience developing software architecture for instrument automation and real-time data acquisition using C/C++ for low-level embedded hardware (e.g., microcontrollers, FPGAs, or real-time targets) alongside Python/MATLAB for high-level scripting, data processing, and user interfaces. Position 2 Requirements (Semiconductor & Thin-Film Physics): A Master's degree (MSc) in the field of Materials Science, Solid-State Physics, Nanoelectronics, or Microelectronics Engineering; PhD is an asset. Deep understanding of thin-film characterization methods and solid-state device testing within high-precision lab or clean room settings. Expert knowledge of MOS device physics, thin-film dielectric breakdown mechanisms, interface traps, and traditional semiconductor parameter analyser operations (high-resolution I-V/C-V profiling). Familiarity with modern semiconductor manufacturing challenges, industry roadmaps, and the practical technical expectations of commercial chip manufacturers. For both positions; Fluency in English is expected Finnish is a plus, but not required Candidates should have a strong entrepreneurial mindset and motivation to continue the project beyond the initial R2B phase, potentially as an early startup employee or co-founder. WHAT WE OFFER We offer a meaningful job where you can develop innovative technologies in a stimulating environment with fantastic equipment and facilities. You’ll get the support of recognized researchers, mentors, Aalto Innovation Services, Aalto Startup Center and the active Aalto community. The position will be based in Department of Applied Physics and You will be employed by Aalto University for the duration of the R2B project. After the project, there is a possibility that you could become part of the new deep-tech startup as a co-founder or employee. The position is full-time and initially funded for 18 months, with the possibility of extension. The salary depends on experience and the contract includes occupational healthcare. We value a healthy work–life balance and actively support personal and professional development. You will have opportunities to collaborate with leading academic and industry partners and contribute to development of cutting-edge thin-film metrology instrumentation for the semiconductor industry. JOIN US! Please submit your application including the attachments mentioned below as one single PDF document in English through our online recruitment system by using the link on Aalto University’s web page (click the “Apply Now” button). A letter of motivation (max. 1 page) describing your interests, why you think you are the right person for the role, and your earliest possible starting date Curriculum vitae (including contact details for at least two references and a list of publications, if available). PDF copy of your highest completed degree certificate (MSc, Dipl.-Ing., PhD, DSc, or equivalent), including transcripts of all university records (grades and courses) related to that degree, and their English translations (Finnish and Swedish certificates are also accepted). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes. Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions). If you are a student or visitor at Aalto University, please apply with your personal email address (not aalto.fi) via Aalto University open positions The deadline for applications is June 30th 2026, but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. The positions will be filled as soon as suitable candidates are identified. The start of the employment is to be defined at a later stage but is tentatively scheduled for the 1st of September 2026. For further information, contact Dr. Ali Afzalifar, ali.afzalifar@aalto.fi, or via phone +358 (0)503515837 on 23rd June 2026 between 12:00-18:00. Aalto University reserves the right for justified reasons to leave the position open, to extend the application period, reopen the application process, and to consider candidates who have not submitted applications during the application period. Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos:  This is Aalto University!  Aalto University – Towards a better world  and Shaping a Sustainable Future.  Read more about working at Aalto: https://www.aalto.fi/en/careers-at-aalto  Check out our new virtual campus experience: https://virtualtour.aalto.fi About Finland  Finland is a great place for living with or without family – it is a safe, politically stable and well-organized Nordic society. Finland is consistently ranked high in quality of life and was listed again as the happiest country in the world: World Happiness Report 2025  For more information about living in Finland: Aalto Careers for International Staff. More about Aalto University: Aalto.fi youtube.com/user/aaltouniversity linkedin.com/school/aalto-university/ www.facebook.com/aaltouniversity instagram.com/aaltouniversity To view information about Workday Accessibility, please click here. Please see more of our Open Positions here.