University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute of Information Systems Engineering

Job Description:

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Information Systems Engineering, in the Software Engineering research group, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: October 2026.

Tasks:

• Contribute to research and teaching activities as well as examinations
• Contribute to Software Engineering teaching in German and English
• Supervise students (e.g., Bachelor’s and master’s theses)
• Participate in research and project activities
• Deepen your scientific and academic expertise
• Write a doctoral dissertation and academic publications
• Participate in scientific conferences and other academic events
• Contribute to organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a relevant Master’s or Diploma degree program (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
• Experience with academic and scientific work (e.g., through a Master’s thesis or an initial publication)
• Advanced knowledge in the relevant subject area (not a mandatory requirement)
• Excellent command of English
• Interest in research in the field and in working with students
• Ability to work effectively in a team, strong problem-solving skills, and a capacity for innovation

We offer:

• A diverse and engaging range of responsibilities within a collegial team
• A range of attractive employee benefits (see Benefits)
• A broad range of internal and external professional development opportunities and various career options
• A central location with excellent public transport connections (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until September 17th, 2026.

Contact:

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.