The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,500 employees and over 12,000 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 at the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity, at the Faculty of Technical Sciences with a negotiable starting date, commencing on 1st April, 2025, at the latest:

Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track (all genders welcome)
[in German: PostDoc-Assistent:in ohne QV]

Level of employment: 100 % (40 hours/week)
Minimum salary: € 66,532.20 per annum (gross); classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit. b
Limited to: 6 years
Application deadline: by 22nd January, 2025
Reference code: 588/24

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Independent research with the aim of habilitation, with a specific emphasis on research in cybersecurity such as cryptography, side-channel analysis, efficient implementation, high-assurance software
• Independent delivery of courses using established and innovative methods (e.g. digital teaching)
• Participation in the research and teaching projects run by the organisational unit
• Supervision of students
• Participation in organisational and administrative tasks and in quality assurance measures
• Contribution to expanding the international scientific and cultural contacts of the organisational unit
• Participation in public relations activities

Prerequisites for the appointment:

• Doctoral degree in computer science or a related field, completed at a domestic or foreign higher education institution. This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is 18th March, 2025
• Strong background and practical experience in one or more of the following fields: cryptography, side-channel analysis, efficient implementation, high-assurance software
• Proven academic track record via accepted papers in a reputable cybersecurity venue, (e.g., IACR sponsored conferences and workshops, ACM CCS, USENIX Security, IEEE S&P) or in venues (journals) of a comparable standing in the areas of cybersecurity
• Solid communication and dissemination skills
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Additional desired qualifications:

• Experience in the acquisition and running of third-party funded projects and readiness to play an active role in third-party funded projects and their acquisition
• Didactic competence and proven successful teaching experience
• Willingness to actively participate in research, teaching and administration
• Scientific curiosity and enthusiasm for imparting knowledge

Our offer:
The employment contract is for the position as Assistant Professor (postdoc), non-tenure track, and stipulates a starting salary of € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective 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 providing the following documents:

• Letter of application explaining the motivation and including a statement of interest in research
• 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)
• Proof of all completed higher education programmes (certificates and transcripts)
• Outline of the content of the doctoral programme (listing academic achievements, intermediate examinations, etc.) as well as the content of the thesis
• Other documentary evidence that may be relevant to this announcement (see prerequisites and desired qualifications)
• Please provide three references (contact details of persons who the university may contact by telephone or email for information purposes)
• If an applicant has not received the Doctoral degree by the application deadline, the applicant should provide a declaration, written either by a supervisor or by the candidate themselves, on the feasibility of finishing the Doctoral degree before 18th March, 2025.

To apply, please select the position with the reference code 588/24 in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “Apply for this position” in the job portal at jobs.aau.at/en/.

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by the end of the application deadline (22nd January, 2025). However, candidates who fulfil the required qualifications but do not yet possess the required Doctoral degree can apply, provided they are able to meet this requirement at least two weeks before the starting date. Therefore, the latest possible deadline for meeting this requirement is 18th March, 2025.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Chitchanok Chuengsatiansup (Chitchanok.Chuengsatiansup@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.

As part of its human resources policy, the University of Klagenfurt places particular emphasis on anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity.

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

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.

Translations into other languages shall serve informational purposes only. Solely the version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) shall be legally binding.