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At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an  University assistant predoctoral 34 Faculty of Law Startdate: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.06.2030 Reference no.: 5438 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant Praedoc, you will join the team of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ernst Karner, currently consisting of one Prae Doc, one Study Assistant and one administrative colleague. You will be actively participating in teaching as well as in research and publication projects. Our focus is on civil law. The period of employment is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not submit a non-extension declaration within the first 12 months. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: Participation in research projects Participation in publications / scientific articles / lectures Participation in and independent teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Student support Participation in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposia Participation in administration of the team, teaching, and research Completion of your dissertation agreement within 12 - 18 month is expected. Own scientific activities (especially the writing of a dissertation) are encouraged and supported. This is part of your personality: Completed diploma studies in law or master´s degree in law (with specialization in civil law, if applicable) Above-average academic performance, especially in civil law and other subjects of private law IT skills (e.g. MS Office, various databases) Excellent knowledge of German and good written and spoken English You are a team player with high social/communication skills. Interest in scientific work Ideally, you have: Teaching experience Experience in scientific work Familiarity with university procedures and structures Experience in the field of event organization What we offer: Work-life balance: We offer flexible working hours. Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a team with excellent research infrastructure in a pleasant and friendly work environment. Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: We offer ongoing opportunities to broaden and deepen your skills. Participation in scientific conferences is supported and encouraged! Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We are looking forward to welcome diverse personalities to our team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation Curriculum vitae Degree certificates List of publications, proof of teaching experience (if available) Short concept for a dissertation project (if available) Application via our job portal We also warmly invite those who will not complete their studies until the exam week in June to apply. If you have any questions, please contact: Johannes Fromherz johannes.fromherz@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff 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: 06/26/2026 Prae Doc

School: Academy of Future Education Department: Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE) Position: Assistant/Associate/Senior Associate/Full Professor in Learning Science Location: Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006 Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was created by the University of Liverpool and Xi’an Jiaotong University – a top ten university in China. Offering a unique international education experience, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives students the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK, with plans to grow to about 28,000 students by 2025. There are currently about 2,000 staff, among which about 1,000 academic staff, with an almost even split between citizens of the People’s Republic of China and international passport holders. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 100 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. XJTLU is entering a new and exciting phase of its development as part of its strategic priorities for the next ten years. Adopting a new higher education model based on the concept of Syntegrative Education (SE), XJTLU is currently opening a new Entrepreneurial Education site in Taicang, part of wider Suzhou, where the Entrepreneur College (Taicang) is located. The Taicang site will be a pioneer of, and educational model for, the future campus in addressing challenges arising from the 4th Industrial Revolution. Other new initiatives include new working partnerships with Xi’an Jiaotong University, the continued development of the four new Academies, and exploration of further potential locations to develop the SE model. With a focus on innovative learning and teaching, and research, XJTLU draws on the strengths of its parent universities, and plays a pivotal role in facilitating access to China for UK and other institutional partners. At same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from west and east. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT ACADEMY OF FUTURE EDUCATION (AOFE) The Academy of Future Education of Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is an educational innovation ecosystem that focuses on research, exploration, support, and dissemination of philosophy and best practices for future education. The core mission of the Academy is to impact education innovation and reform in China and beyond through a variety of projects and programmes, based on fundamental approaches in educational innovation and systemic development designed to contribute to the future of education. The Academy supports individuals and institutions at all levels, including all the K-15 schools as well as vocational education and higher education institutions. Four units make up the Academy, namely the Department of Educational Studies (EDS), Institute of Leadership & Education Advanced Development (ILEAD), and Educational Development Unit (EDU), Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE). Key projects of the Academy include the following programmes: Master’s and doctoral degree programmes in education Research projects on future education Education innovation community Professional development programmes for educational practitioners Student learning excellence support programmes Online-onsite hybrid learning environment and resources. Learning Institute for Future Excellence (LIFE), as a university-level learning platform in the Academy of Future Education, is dedicated to the promotion and development of lifelong learning at XJTLU and in the wider community, as a response to opportunities and challenges of the future world. With this vision, LIFE’s support to students extends from pre-sessional stage through their whole university journey to their career development, covering their transition to the educational mode of XJTLU, transformation of learning styles and manners, and enhancement of global citizenship. The learning platforms and programmes offered by LIFE are customized to the interests and needs of students at different stages, with special focuses on social innovation and entrepreneurship, digital literacy, interdisciplinary learning, sustainability education, and so forth. All the platforms and programmes are grounded in the student-centred and research-led learning mode of XJTLU and endorsed by the cooperation with both internal units in the institution and external partners ranging from local enterprises to international organizations. In this way, LIFE strives to enhance students’ capabilities to become global citizens with lifelong learning capacity, and to make contributions to the wellbeing of the future world. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide strategic leadership to the university regarding enhancing students’ learning experience, and to AoFE and LIFE in programme and projects development for supporting and guiding high impact learning; Design and deliver teaching and learning projects and activities of lifelong learning education, including credit and non-credit modules at both UG and PG levels as well as optional programmes for XJTLU students and the wider community of learners; Advise on the designing and development of projects and activities of LIFE from the perspective of learning enhancement; Communicate and collaborate with colleagues and units at XJTLU and external partners for the development and delivery of lifelong learning education at different levels; Supervise PhD students and Master’s students from the programmes of Academy of Future Education; Conduct academic research in education, especially lifelong learning education; QUALIFICATIONS: Doctoral degree in fields related to learning enhancement and learning science; Professional and rich experience of leading and supporting the enhancement of students’ learning at the higher education level; Strong academic record and background in research of learning enhancement; Rich experience of designing and delivering projects and activities of learning enhancement Rich experience of teaching at the university level with positive feedback from students and other stakeholders; Passion for working with the students by offering guidance and advice on the development of their capacity of lifelong learning; Workload expectation: 40% teaching, 40% practice or research, and 20% service CITIZENSHIP AND VISA REGULATIONS Employment at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University is regulated by Chinese Labour Laws, and must comply with the regulations of the provincial government. These regulations stipulate who is eligible for legal employment with regard to obtaining work permits and visas. Please be advised candidates over 65 may be not eligible for a work visa in the P.R. China. CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Kids’ education allowance Relocation allowance Etc. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (details refer to the University Policy) Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Annual Leave (34 days) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your application on our university website https://career15.sapsf.cn/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=4123&company=xjtlu . Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter A current CV, including date of birth, country of citizenship, and highest degree level Contact Details for Three References For specific enquiries relating to the position, please email Head of LIFE, Ms. Angela Xia ling.xia@xjtlu.edu.cn. Informal enquiries may be addressed to HR at jia.xu@xjtlu.edu.cn.

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.