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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 47 Faculty of Psychology Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.08.2032 Reference no.: 5838 The Motivation Psychology Lab at the University of Vienna is searching for a post-doc researcher. Our lab provides a diverse and international research environment dedicated to integrating multiple theoretical perspectives to address fundamental psychological questions in the field of motivation. Job description: We are looking for a collaborator with an interest and experience in investigating neural and psychophysiological processes of motivation, effort mobilization, and affective experience. Applicants should bring a sound knowledge of quantitative and experimental research methodology, statistics and experiment programming software, as well as excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Specifically, knowledge on the assessment and analyses of psychophysiological indicators of mental effort (PEP, SBP) and affective experience (fEMG) is required. Tasks include scientific research and teaching in the field of motivation psychology, as well as administrative tasks at the department and faculty, and the management of a psychophysiology lab. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: Integration into the motivation psychology lab (headed by Veronika Job) in research, teaching, and administration Participation in research projects on the role of basic processes of motivation, self-regulation, and effort mobilization International publications and presentations Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding Independent implementation of teaching Active student support Participation in evaluation processes and quality assurance Participation in the administration of the department and the faculty This is part of your personality: Completed doctorate in psychology (focus on motivation psychology, social psychology, psychophysiology, or educational psychology) Research and teaching experience in motivation psychology, social psychology, psychophysiology, or educational psychology Excellent knowledge of quantitative and experimental research methodology Excellent knowledge of statistic software (R, MPlus) Experience with scientific publications Social competence and ability to integrate into the motivation psychology lab What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work (upon agreement). 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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year, gross) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply with your: Scientific curriculum vitae Letter of intent Publications and lectures directory Statement on research interests in the field of motivation psychology Doctoral Degree Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Veronika Job Sutnar veronika.job@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: 07/12/2026 Post Doc

POSITION OVERVIEW  Academy: Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Position: Faculty [Full Rank] Location: Suzhou Industrial Park & Taicang, Suzhou, China Contract Type: Fixed-term, renewable. 3rd contract is open-ended ABOUT XJTLU In 2006, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) was founded by a partnership between the University of Liverpool, UK, and Xi’an Jiaotong University, China. Offering a unique international education experi-ence, XJTLU brings together excellent research practice and expertise from both institutions and gives stu-dents the skills and knowledge they need to secure careers in a global marketplace. XJTLU now has over 25,000 enrolled students studying in both Suzhou and Liverpool in the UK. There are currently about 2,500 staff, including more than 1,300 academic staff from over 60 countries. XJTLU offers our undergraduates and postgraduates over 120 programmes with a diverse spectrum of courses. With a focus on innovative education 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 the same time, XJTLU is exploring future education by blending the educational theory, best practice and culture from the West and the East. The year 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of XJTLU. As part of its strategic priorities for the coming decade, the university is entering a new and exciting phase of development. XJTLU continues to innovate in education models, and is now transitioning from a collection of distinct approaches toward a unified, integrated Academy model – a syntegrative ecosystem designed to break down silos, enhance agility, and solidify XJTLU’s position at the forefront of global education and research. For detailed information about the university, please visit www.xjtlu.edu.cn. ABOUT ACADEMY OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY The Academy of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology (AoAIAT) has six research centres: AI for Intelligent Healthcare and Biomedicine (AIHB) Cognitive Intelligence and Agentic AI (CIAA) Emerging Electronics and Energy Technologies (EEET) Intelligent Mediamatics and Data Science (IMDS) Intelligent Automation and Embodied AI (IAEA) Advanced Communications and Information Security (ACIS) As a research and practice-led academy, our faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with a challenging and stimulating environment, as well as unlocking their full potential. Upon graduation, students will become highly-sought-after candidates with strong academic knowledge as well as extensive transferable skills in communication, team-work and project management. This academy operates across two campuses: Suzhou Industrial Park Campus and Taicang Campus. By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you are comfortable working at both locations. KEY RECRUITMENT AREAS AI for Intelligent Healthcare and Biomedicine Research Centre (AIHB) Medical Image Processing, Medical Visualization, AI-assisted Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment, Preoperative/Intraoperative Surgery Simulation/Navigation (including VR/AR/MR), Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Bioinformatics, BioComputation, Computational Biology, Multimodal Healthcare Data Analysis, Medical Physics and Imaging Technology, AI-driven Drug Discovery/Biomaterials/Life Science Applications Cognitive Intelligence and Agentic AI Research Centre (CIAA) Pattern Recognition/Machine Learning/Deep Learning/Reinforcement Learning, LLM/MLLM, Generative AI, Neural Graphics, Graph Mining, Data Mining, AI agent, Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision Emerging Electronics and Energy Technologies Research Centre (EEET) Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Semiconductor integrated circuit manufacture/design (analogue, digital, RF, mixed signal), Electronics Materials and Devices, Energy and Electrical Power, Renewable Energy and Systems Intelligent Mediamatics and Data Science Research Centre (IMDS) Computer Science and Software Engineering, Computer Graphics, Data Visualization, Computer Vision, Multimedia, Human-Centered Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Data Analytics, AR/VR/XR Intelligent Automation and Embodied AI Research Centre (IAEA) Automation and Autonomous System, Instrumentation, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Networked Mechatronic Systems, Robotics and Control, Product Design and Optimisation Advanced Communications and Information Security Research Centre (ACIS) Wireless Communications, Optical Communications, RF Engineering, Sensor Networks and IoT, Computer System Security, Mobile Computing, Cloud Computing, Edge Computing, Social Network Programming and Analysis, Intelligent Transportation, Signal Processing RESPONSIBILITIES Applicants will have extensive teaching experience, have published high quality papers in their area of expertise, have been successful in obtaining research grants, and have substantial experience in the supervision of research students. The successful candidate, in addition to teaching typically two modules/courses per year (i.e. one per semester), will provide leadership in curriculum development and enhancing our research profile at the international level. They are expected to assume administrative responsibilities based on their experience. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  Self-motivated and being able to motivate others; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong team player; Proactive and flexible but with good respect for deadlines; Able to work in an environment where diversity and inclusiveness is appreciated ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES A PhD or a PgCert HE or equivalent; Ideally few years of teaching/research experience at a university or equivalent after completion of PhD degree; PhD supervision capacity; Strong publications record in an area of expertise; Evidence of success in obtaining research grants; Fluency in English. Successful applicants to more senior professorial ranks are expected to also show: A significant record of high-quality academic publications, A number of external research grants awards, Experience in PhD supervision. Desirable Qualifications/Experience Professional memberships such as BCS, IET, ACM, IEEE and HEA; Strong knowledge / experience in international higher education CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear career development path with annual review. Professional development trainings are provided. RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT The university provides every new faculty member with Research Development Fund to encourage them to initiate research projects. The university will also support all faculty members to apply for national, province and city level programs. These programs aim to support excellent scientists, both Chinese and non-Chinese-citizen, to work and carry out research in China. Some of the programs are listed in the table below. Successful applications are based on the applicant’s educational background, academic/research field, research achievements, working experience, etc. The university will provide full support on the applications. Talent/Research Program Outstanding Youth Science Foundation Project (Overseas) Innovation Leading Talent Outstanding Leading Talent of International Discipline Young Leading Talent of International Discipline Fund RMB 1-3 Million up to RMB 2 Million 50% of Annual Package 50% of Annual Package COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SALARY: Competitive salary in the market BENEFITS 1. Allowance: XJTLU provide various month/annual/one-off allowances as Housing allowance Travel allowance Relocation allowance Etc. 2. Commercial insurance: international insurance plans customized for XJTLU staff and family members. (Details refer to the University Policy) 3. Paid holidays: Statutory Holidays (13 days) Full Paid Holidays (34 days per academic year including university close days and annual leave) Family Matters Leave Paid Sick Leave Marriage Leave Paternity Leave Parental Leave Etc. 4. Working visa and residence permit in China: XJTLU sponsors working visa and residence permit in China for the staff. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted in a single pdf file that includes 3 parts in the order of: A cover letter, specifying your preferred research centre 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 Mengyi.Wang@xjtlu.edu.cn.

An exciting opportunity is available for a talented qualitative researcher to join a successful team in the Primary Care Research Centre to conduct qualitative research and intervention planning for a primary care practitioner intervention to support autistic/ADHD/AuDHD adults with mental health problems The post is available under the supervision of Dr Hannah Bowers in close collaboration with the wider MINDS study team. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for conducting qualitative interviews with primary care practitioners, analysing qualitative data and conducting stakeholder and lived experience workshops. The role will also include planning an intervention using the Person-Based Approach. There will be opportunities to contribute to other elements of the research subject to capacity and competencies. Applicants will have experience of conducting qualitative research. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with diverse teams. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail. Your knowledge and experience will usually have been gained through a relevant PhD, but may also have been achieved via other research experience, normally supported by a relevant postgraduate degree. The post is fixed term until 30/04/2027 and will be offered at 0.8 FTE from September 2026. Other FTEs will be considered on a case-by-case basis. A Standard Level DBS is required for this role. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Hannah Bowers (H.M.Bowers@soton.ac.uk)