Scientific project assistant predoctoral (group "Foundations of Cryptography")
Remote · Austria
Job Summary
Predoc research position in the Foundations of Cryptography group within the Theory and Applications of Algorithms in the Department of Computer Science. Active contribution to research, teaching, and administration, including participation in projects and publications, attendance at conferences, finalisation of the dissertation agreement within 12-18 months, teaching assistance (exams), supervision of students, and contribution to organisation of research meetings and seminars. Also involved in administration of the institute and teaching/research activities. Requirements include a completed Master’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Mathematics or related discipline, strong analytical and communication skills in English, and good teamwork. Desirable qualifications include teaching experience, publications, interdisciplinary research, and knowledge of university structures. The offer includes flexible working hours and partial remote work; internal training and competitive monthly gross salary with credit for professional experience; equal opportunities and a supportive academic environment.
Required Qualifications
- Completed Master’s degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Mathematics or related discipline
- Basic experience in academic writing
- Didactic competences
- High analytical skills
- High written and spoken articulateness
- Very good command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Team player with high social skills
- Knowledge of theoretical computer science and mathematics, basic knowledge in cryptography
- Outstanding academic study achievements
- Desirable: Teaching experience
- Desirable: First publication experience
- Desirable: Experience with interdisciplinary research
- Desirable: Knowledge of university structures and processes
- Desirable: Study experience abroad
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