University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome)Reference code: 306/26

At the University of Klagenfurt the following position will be filled at the Department of Networked and Embedded Systems at the Faculty of Technical Sciences. The starting date is negotiable; the preferred starting date is Oktober 1, 2026; the latest possible starting date is Dezember 1, 2026. 1 University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome)Reference code: 306/26 University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)

Minimum salary: € 52,865.40 per annum (gross); collective agreement: B1

Contract duration: 4 years

Application deadline: August 19, 2026

Reference code: 306/26

Your responsibilities - what awaits you:

-Perform research into future wireless networked systems, with emphasis on one of the following two domains:

-wireless sensing or

-synchronization and swarming

-Perform independent scientific work with the aim to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences

-Teach exercise and lab courses such as:

-"Mobile Communications" and "Wireless Networks" in the Master's programme "Information and Communications Engineering"

-"Physics for Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism" in the Bachelor's programmes "Information and Communications Engineering" and "Robotics and Artificial Intelligence"

-Participate in research projects of the group

-Participate in administrative and organisational tasks of the department (e.g., website, research database, organisation of workshops)

-Mentor and co-advise students

-Assist in public relations activities of the department and the faculty

Your profile:

-Diploma or Master's degree in the field of information and communications engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or closely related fields

-Fundamental knowledge in at least four of the following areas: Wireless communications, Wireless networks, Communication protocols, Self-organisation in networks, Simulation of dynamic and stochastic networks, Mathematical analysis of dynamic and stochastic networks, Advanced programming skills, preferably in Python, C/C++, or R; alternatively in Java or C#

-Fluent in written and spoken English

-Very good scientific communication and dissemination skills (scientific writing and oral presentations)

This distinguishes you additionally:

-Knowledge of German (on a level suited for undergraduate teaching and PR activities)

-Good social competences and ability to work in a team

-Expertise in wireless sensing, machine learning, experimental/hands-on work with wireless systems or robotics

-Relevant experience abroad

-First scientific contributions like co-authorship in publications

Application:

-via our https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/university-assistant-predoctoral-all-genders-welcome-in-german-universitaetsassistentin-3/ under the reference code reference code 306/26 no later than August 19, 2026

-Applicants who meet the required qualification but have not completed their Master's/Diploma degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement by November 17, 2026.

º Contact address: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Bettstetter (christian.bettstetter@aau.at, nes.aau.at )

For full details of this vacancy and the application procedure, please see https://jobs.aau.at/en/job/university-assistant-predoctoral-all-genders-welcome-in-german-universitaetsassistentin-3/. Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als University assistant predoctoral (all genders welcome)Reference code: 306/26 beträgt 52.865,40 EUR brutto pro Jahr auf Basis Vollzeitbeschäftigung.