TU-ID: 369 limited to 4 years 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 Mechatronics and Power Electronics , in the Research Unit of Power Electronic Systems TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week (an extension to a full-time position (40 hours/week) from third-party funds of the Institute is possible) with the following responsibilities.

Tasks:

• Research work on the experimental and model-based investigation of a medium-voltage converter
• Collaboration on teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Supervision of students
• Collaboration in research projects and industrial cooperations
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/ Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in a relevant field
• Diploma thesis in power electronics
• Knowledge of power electronics with a focus on hardware desirable
• Experience in prototype design of power electronic systems desirable
• Experience in power electronics circuit simulation desirable
• Excellent German (B2) and English (B2) skills
• Interest in research in power electronics as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability as well as problem-solving skills

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

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.

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 March 15th, 2026.

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