The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,700 employees and over 13,000 students, is located in the Alps-Adriatic region and consistently achieves excellent placements in rankings. The motto "per aspera ad astra” underscores our firm commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all activities in research, teaching and university management. The principles of equality, diversity, health, sustainability, and compatibility of work and family life serve as the foundation for our work at the university.

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position in the Information and Communication Systems Research Group at the Department of Informatics Systems in the Faculty of Technical Sciences with an earliest expected starting date of January 15, 2026:

Senior Scientist with doctorate/PhD

(all genders welcome; in German: Senior Scientist mit Doktorat)

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

Salary : € 69,060.60 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b

Limited to: max. 20 months

Application deadline : October 22, 2025

Reference code : 351/25

Duties and responsibilities:

• Participation in research and teaching activities of the department
• Independent research and publications
• Participation in organisational and administrative matters relating to the department
• Participation in public relations activities of the Faculty of Technical Sciences

Required qualifications:

• Doctoral/PhD degree from a higher education institution in computer science or a related field. This requirement has an extended deadline and must be fulfilled by November 30, 2025 at the latest.
• Proven interest and experience in the field of Information Systems Engineering, in particular in one of the following areas: business process management, conceptual modeling, temporal representation and reasoning, information systems for medical research
• Scientific publications in excellent journals or conferences
• Very good knowledge of spoken and written English

Additional desired qualifications:

• Teaching experience, didactic competence, communication skills
• Good knowledge of German
• Social skills in diversity and equality issues

The Information and Communication Systems Research Group researches and teaches theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to design, model, implement, and evaluate advanced information systems. In particular, the group has a proven track record for research in business process management, conceptual modeling, temporal representation and reasoning, interoperability, and information systems for medical research. We work in a committed, collegial, and international team at the University of Klagenfurt and cooperate with national and international partners from science and industry.

Our offer:

The employment contract is concluded with a salary of € 4,932.90 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement ).

The University of Klagenfurt also offers:

• Personal and professional advanced training courses, management, and career coaching
• Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature, and sports

The application:

If you are interested in this position, please apply in English by providing the following documents:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum vitae including publication and lecture lists as well as details and an explanation of research and teaching activities (please do not include a photo)
• Doctoral/PhD and Master’s thesis
• Copy of degree certificates and of official transcripts containing a list of all courses and grades
• Any certificates that can prove the fulfilment of the required and additional qualifications listed above. If available, copies of teaching evaluations.
• If an applicant has not received the doctoral/PhD degree by the application deadline, the applicant must provide a written declaration, either by the supervisor or by the candidate themselves, on the feasibility of finishing the doctoral/PhD degree by November 30, 2025, at the latest.
• Please provide two references (contact details of individuals who the university may contact for information purposes)

To apply, please use the >> job portal <<.

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline ( October 22, 2025 ). However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required doctoral/PhD degree can apply , provided they are able to meet this requirement by November 30, 2025 at the latest .

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Johann Eder ( Johann.Eder@aau.at ). General information about the university as an employer can be found at jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/ . At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons .

The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and, therefore, specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.

People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded. In order to give all applicants the same opportunity, the first round of interviews may take place online.

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