Predoctoral assistant Computer Science(m/w/x)

# Predoctoral assistant Computer Science ## Predoctoral assistant Computer Science 39 Faculty of Computer Science Job vacancy starting: 07/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours:  30.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited contract until: 02/28/2026 Job ID: **4178** ## ## Your personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research team around Prof. Torsten Möller and take over tasks like researching, teaching, collaborating with your fellows. The focus of our research is Visualization and Data Analysis. Our Team VDA currently consists of 10 members: a post doc, prae docs and administrative colleagues. What makes us special as a team is a close collaborative working and researching situation; what is particularly important to us is a healthy feedback loop within our group. The employment duration is limited to eight months and will end on 28 February 2026, corresponding to the absence of our employee on leave. ## ## Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: * You are involved in research projects and scientific studies. * You work on your dissertation and its completion. * You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching, and administration. * Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement. * The research should focus on Human-Computer-Interaction, Visualization, Usability Research, and Data Science. ## ## This is part of your personality: * Professional competence: Background in Computer Science; specifically Human-Computer Interaction, Data Visualisation, Data Science (Master’s level or equivalent professional experience) * Masters degree in one of the following areas: Human-Computer Interaction, Data Visualisation, Data Science, Information Science, Science and Technology Studies, Communication Science, or a related field * Methodological competence: First experience with qualitative research methods * Didactic competence desired * High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing * Excellent command of written and spoken English * IT user skills * Ability to work in a team **Desirable qualifications are** * Teaching experience/experience working with e-learning * Knowledge of university processes and structures * Experience abroad * Basic experience in research methods and academic writing * Experience with data * Good programming skills (Python / Javascript / D3 / C++) * Tableau * Background in or experience creating data visualizations * Experience with quantitative research methods (e.g. in data science or statistical knowledge) * First experiences of interdisciplinary collaborations * Teaching or tutoring experience or workshop facilitation ## ## 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 3.714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. **Equal opportunities for everyone:** We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! ## ## If you have any questions, please contact: Torsten Möller torsten.moeller@univie.ac.at 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. **​Application deadline:** 06/20/2025 Prae Doc