Yangon Technological University

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them have a wide range of administrative tasks and thus support excellent research and teaching. Would you also like to do something meaningful for society with your work and do you enjoy organizing things? We are looking for a/an Organisational Assistent 46 Faculty of Philosophy and Education Startdate: 01.07.0001 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. IIIa Reference no.: 5272 If you like to organize and maintain an overview even in the face of diverse tasks, then welcome to the team! The position is initially limited to 12 months. A permanent position (permanent employment is sought by mutual agreement) is desirable. Your personal sphere of influence: The Department of Education is part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. The main tasks of the Department are teaching and research in the field of educational science. At the department, a 7-member administrative team organises the academic staff, consisting of 70 members, who are dedicated to the description, critical analysis and scientific explanation of educational phenomena. The position is assigned to the areas of “Foundations of Education” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniel Tröhler) and “Educational Research and Theory” (headed by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Henning Schluß). You will independently teake care of general administrative tasks related to human resources, budget, teaching, research, and third mission, and will be available as a contact person for the department's academic staff, local and international guests and cooperation partners. Your future tasks: You will support the researchers in both research units in organizing and administering their research, project, and teaching tasks. In addition, and in consultation with the department coordinator, you will also support scientific staff in other research units as needed as a member of the team of administrative department staff. It will be possible to set priorities in this regard. The shared offices of the administrative staff, which are located close to each other, offer numerous opportunities for consultation and support. This means, among other things: You will deal with financial and personnel aspects in connection with externally funded projects. You will handle the auditing of project and appointment budgets. You will organize meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. You supervise events directly on site. You administer travel activities and cost reimbursements. You manage data in IT systems of the university. You will help with the administrative preparation of publication activities. You are the contact person and take care of correspondence in English and German with all interfaces (internal to the department, university, project partners, students, etc.) You take care of visiting scientists and cooperation partners. You fill the homepage with content relevant to the department. This is part of your personality: Professional experience in office management (preferably in a scientific/university context) General or vocational secondary or higher school (Matura) or commercial apprenticeship qualification and many years of Office experience Very good MS Office skills (especially Word, Excel and Power Point) Very good German and solid knowledge of English (from B 2 level, working language partly in English) Experience with content management systems (e.g. Typo 3 and u:cris, Moodle) Experience with SAP and HRFI is an advantage Joy in dealing with and supporting guests from home and abroad. Working style: You like to work independently and in a structured manner, you are service-oriented and you like to find solutions. You are a team player and have high social and communicative skills. What we offer: Work-life balance: You can enjoy flexible working hours, but work for a periode of time exclusivly in the office. Home office will be possible after completing a thorough training period by mutual agreement. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training: 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 2.759,2 (full-time) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It’s that easy to apply: With your CV / letter of motivation Leaving certificates Work certificates Further documents, if necessary. Via our job portal / apply button If you have any content questions, please contact: Veronika Wöhrer veronika.woehrer@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: 04/06/2026

The Professional Officers Division (POD) houses a centralized pool of academic staff under the Professional Officers scheme. Professional Officers come with specialised and deep technical skills acquired through extensive industry experience. They form the talent pool which brings a much-needed industry perspective to student learning. They facilitate applied learning and applied research in SIT, complementing the academic expertise of the faculty to bring industry practices and applications into the curriculum. Professional Officers leverage on their industry experiences to create authentic learning environments, where discovery and innovation take place. They act as coaches and mentors to students during practical learning activities such as laboratory sessions, Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Professional Officers could also lead or work with faculty on industry innovation projects to provide solutions to the industry. In addition to their role in applied learning and applied research, Professional Officers manage the centralised laboratory facilities and resources in SIT. With Technical Officers, laboratory safety professionals, and administrators in POD, they jointly develop central policies and processes for the safe and seamless operation of laboratories in SIT. Key Responsibilities Design and teach labs & practice modules. Mentor students in Capstone Projects and the Integrated Work Study Programme (IWSP). Lead or co-lead innovation projects with industry. Manage labs and equipment to support academic programmes and applied research. Ensure safety in labs. Job Requirements A good degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Masters, PhD and/or relevant professional certifications like registered PE would be advantageous. Deep technical specialist with 10 or more years of working experience in mechanical design, systems design and integration or related area in mechatronics would be preferred. Experience in following areas are highly desirable: Complex Mechanical systems development and integration Material and components selection including working knowledge with integration and selection of components/systems such as actuators, pumps, hydraulics system, PLC/Controls systems CAD software such as SolidWorks Simulation such as Finite element and CFD simulation Hands-on prototyping and fabrication skills to guide students in labs It will be advantageous with working knowledge of Material testing and material properties Programming of Control and PLC systems Software such as Ansys and Abaqus Extensive hands-on experience and knowledge of industry practices and engineering principles to bring industry perspective to SIT. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage.

There is a vacancy for a fixed-term full-time position as Researcher (code 1109) at MediaFutures,: Research Centre for Responsible Media Technology & Innovation, University of Bergen. The position is for a period of two (2) years and is externally funded. Latest start date: 1st of October 2026. Place of service: Media City Bergen, Bergen, Norway. About MediaFutures and the position About MediaFutures MediaFutures is a Centre for Research-based Innovation (SFI) funded by the Research Council of Norway and hosted by the University of Bergen. The centre is located at Media City Bergen and is closely connected to the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, the DARS research group, and adjacent computational social science and AI research environments at UiB. MediaFutures conducts interdisciplinary research on responsible artificial intelligence and media technologies, including media trust, recommender systems, AI-driven content production and analysis, content interaction and accessibility, Norwegian language technology, and broader questions in computational social science and behavioural data science. The centre produces scientific publications, prototypes, tools, and innovation outputs in close cooperation with industry partners. In the coming years, MediaFutures is also expected to play an important role in shaping possible post-SFI research structures and future research trajectories at UiB, including activities linked to DARS and to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Read more about the centre at https://mediafutures.no/ Strategic Context As MediaFutures enters the final phase of the SFI period, the centre is strengthening the scientific execution capacity needed both to deliver on ongoing externally funded projects and to support the exploration of possible post-SFI organisational models and future research trajectories at UiB. This position is designed as a project-delivery role and will work closely with the Centre Director across strategically important ongoing projects, while also helping consolidate methods, outputs, and research capacity around a coherent scientific agenda linked to DARS and to the broader research themes associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. The position will collaborate closely with the Centre Director on a daily basis and report formally to the Centre Director at MediaFutures. About the Position The position will be affiliated with the DARS research group. The successful candidate is also expected to conduct research relevant to the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab at UiB and to demonstrate an understanding of the research themes, methods, and long-term academic ambitions connected to this environment. This position contributes directly to the scientific execution of ongoing and newly awarded externally funded projects within MediaFutures, including projects such as VaccAI and CuratedAI, while also contributing research that strengthens DARS and the broader scientific agenda associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. The successful candidate will strengthen research delivery, milestone completion, publication output, empirical validation, and structured execution in the centre's final SFI phase while also helping position the Centre’s research portfolio for a focused post-SFI future. Responsibilities Conduct independent and collaborative research in behavioural data science, computational social science, AI, recommender systems, and related areas, with clear relevance to DARS and the broader scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Develop and evaluate AI-driven models of trust, misinformation, user behaviour, and content interaction. Contribute to multimodal modelling, experiments, surveys, and empirical validation. Support execution of project milestones, work packages, deliverables, and reporting obligations. Contribute to scientific publications, datasets, prototypes, and other research outputs. Assist in the supervision and coordination of PostDocs, PhDs or research assistants and structured follow-up of project tasks where relevant. Contribute to continuity of methods, data resources, and research practices across projects linked to the Centre Director's portfolio, the DARS research group, and the broader scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab. Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must: Hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within Data Science, Computer Science, Information Science, Computational Social Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field. Have submitted the PhD thesis at the time of application and have been awarded the degree before the starting date of the position. Demonstrate strong competence in statistical analysis, computational methods, and data-driven research. Have experience working with behavioural, multimodal, or large-scale user data. Demonstrate ability to combine independent research with collaborative project work and to contribute to a broader research environment beyond a single project. Have strong organisational, collaboration, and communication skills, and demonstrate motivation to contribute to DARS and to the broader scientific environment associated with the Norwegian Computational Behaviour & AI Lab, while collaborating constructively with other relevant research environments at the department. Be proficient in written and spoken English, as English is the working language of the centre. The following will be considered an advantage: Experience with externally funded collaborative research projects. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and co-authored publication development. Experience with experimental or user-oriented research designs. Experience supporting supervision or coordination of junior researchers or assistants. Potential candidates may be invited to the centre for an interview. We can offer: A professionally stimulating and interdisciplinary research environment. Close collaboration with the Centre Director and integration into the DARS research group and related research activities at Infomedia. Participation in nationally and internationally competitive research projects. Salary according to the Norwegian government salary scale (code 1109). Salary is currently NOK 657 000, - per year before tax. Further promotion follows standard regulations. Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits An inclusive workplace at Media City Bergen and the University of Bergen. For more information about moving to Bergen and Norway, please visit: https://www.uib.no/en/international/128545/international-staff Your application must include: A cover letter describing research interests and motivation for applying. CV. Publication list. Up to five selected scientific publications. Transcripts and diplomas, including confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted. Names and contact information for two reference persons (one normally being the PhD supervisor). Relevant certificates/references. The application and any attachments along with certified translations in English or another Scandinavian language must be uploaded to JobbNorge. Applications sent by e-mail or without requested documents will not be evaluated. Application deadline: May 3, 2026.