View source for 2016-07-25: Job: Junior Researcher Scientist/PhD Candidate (f/m) in Digital Technologies (industrial production and health) in St. Pölten, Austria

In the research group Digital Technologies the following position has become available:

=== Junior Researcher/PhD Candidate (m/f)===

(maximum of 40 hours/week)

==== Your responsibilities ====
* Working with diverse R&D projects of the IC\M/T – mainly in the section of Digital T echnologies
* Joining in the conception and design of new methods for the usage of digital technologies in the field of industrial production and health
* Prototypical implementation, testing and evaluation of methods developed (hardware and software)
* Investigation, evaluation and utilisation of the latest research findings
* Writing scientific publications and reports
* Presentation of research findings at specialist conferences
* Networking with the scientific community
* To a minor extent, assisting in teaching and the supervision of scientific papers and academic projects
* Collaboration in the drafting of new research proposals
* To a minor extent, assisting with the administrative and organisational tasks of the department

==== Your qualifications ====
* Successfully completed studies of mechatronics, automation, electronics, informatics or a comparable university degree entitling the holder to commence PhD studies
* Some professional experience or practical experience is an advantage
* Distinct analytical skills and excellent knowledge of programming (preferably hardware-related, embedded)
* Knowledge or at least interest in one of the following topics is required: Processes and Workflows, Human-Computer Interaction, Embedded Systems
* Knowledge or at least interest in one or more of the following applications is a plus: Industry 4.0, Digital Healthcare
* Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
* (International applicants:) Sound knowledge of the German language and willingness to improve
* Ability to work as an autonomous and flexible researcher in an interdisciplinary team

==== We offer ====
On offer is a position (up to 40 h/week) in the dynamic environment of an ambitious and achievement-oriented University of Applied Sciences. We attach great importance to diversity and equal opportunities. Women are explicitly encouraged to apply. This position is suitable for qualified persons with disabilities.


The minimum gross salary for this position is €2,450.- /month (on the basis of 40h/week). Overpayment based on the internal salary structure and individual qualifications and experience is possible.


Please send your full application documents with CV and a photo, quoting reference JRD-EN, by 10 August 2016 via email to: bewerbungen (at) fhstp.ac.at.

Link to Jobposting at university homepage: https://www.fhstp.ac.at/de/offene-stellen-karriere/forschung/junior-researcherin-doktorandin