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 Biomedical Electronics of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, TU Wien a tenure track position in the field of Computational Bioelectronics is to be filled as of October 2025 (40 hours per week / full time).
The post is provisionally fixed term for six years and will be converted into a permanent associate professorship subject to positive tenure evaluation according to a standardized process (tenure track with qualification agreement).
Duties include research and teaching in the field of Computational Bioelectronics.
Tasks:
Research:
- Characterization and validation of neuroelectronic systems, including measurement of response behavior of neurons during external stimulation
- Development and implementation of measurement and analysis methods for single-cell signals based on patch-clamp technology with sensitivities in the picoampere range
- Design and development of numerical models (finite element method) for the simulation of electromagnetic fields in biological tissue
- Design and optimization of simulations of (electrogenic) cells for applications in biomedical diagnostics, using microelectrode arrays, noise measurements or impedance spectroscopy
Teaching:
- Compulsory and elective courses (lectures, tutorials, laboratories) in basic electrical engineering, and biomedical and neural engineering, emphasizing computer-based methods
- Supervision and Co-Supervision of student research projects (Bachelor, Master and PhD theses)
Administration:
- Assumption of general tasks in the administration of the Institute of Biomedical Electronics
- Involvement in university committees
- Establishment and management of an own research group
- Acquisition of third-party funds through research projects
Your profile:
- A domestic or equivalent foreign university degree with doctorate appropriate to the position
- Excellent German and English language skills
- Proven expertise in the design, development and optimization of numerical methods (finite elements) and models in bioelectronic systems
- Comprehensive expertise in the development and characterization of neuroelectronic systems in sensor and actuator technology, preferentially with patch-clamp methods
- Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
- Junior scientist with a doctorate completed within the past 10 years
- Relevant experience in academic teaching and in the supervision and co-supervision of academic final theses
- Experience with the design and implementation of research projects and the willingness and the ability to manage a research group
- Comprehensive experience with successfully securing external funding
- Experience abroad in the context of research stays is desirable
- Leadership and social competence, including gender and diversity competence
We offer:
- Diverse and exciting scope of duties
- Broad and dynamic scientific environment
- Extensive internal and external training opportunities
- Flexible working hours
- Central location and good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
- Additional benefits for employees can be found under the following link: Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,932.90 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,808.20 gross (14 x per year).We look forward to receiving your application until June 05th, 2025.
Applications (in german or englisch) should at least include the following:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- Proofs of academic degrees
- List of scientific achievements and experience in teaching and training of young scientists
- List of acquired third-party funds
- Concept for future plans in research and teaching
Contact:
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.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.
