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Project assistant (prae-doc/PhD)

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Project assistant (prae-doc/PhD)

40 hours/week, for 18 months

Technische Universität Wien, generally referred to as TU Wien, is located in the heart of Europe, a place where one can experience cultural diversity and international life. Research, teaching, and learning have been conducted here in the service of progress for 200 years. TU Wien is amongst Europe’s most successful universities of technology and, with over 30,000 students and a staff of about 5,000, is Austria’s largest scientific and engineering research and education institution.

The Security & Privacy Group is seeking highly-motivated PhD students to work on a cuttingedge research projects at the intersection of computer security and artificial intelligence. The position offers a unique opportunity to investigate how emerging AI techniques are transforming the cybersecurity landscape.

The position is to be filled as soon as possible and is initially limited to 18 months, with the possibility of extension up to a total of 4 years.

Tasks:

  • Research on novel AI-based solutions against cyberthreats.
  • Collaboration with international team of top researchers in AI and security.
  • Contribution to teaching and supervision of students.
  • Publication of research findings at top international venues in the field.

Possible research focuses include:

  • Analysis of emerging threats due to advances in AI.
  • Research on AI-based defenses against cyberthreats.
  • Research on Explainable Learning (XAI) techniques for security.
  • Research on AI-related privacy threats.
  • Research on attacks against AI-based systems.

Your profile:

  • Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or in a related area.
  • Very good knowledge and skills in the area of machine learning.
  • Very good knowledge and skills in the area of computer security.
  • Background in explainable learning (XAI) and/or generative AI is a plus.
  • Very good communication skills in English, both written and oral.

We offer:

  • Outstanding research environment in one of the most liveable cities in the world.
  • International collaborations on cutting-edge research on AI and security.
  • Travel funding for conferences and research collaborations.
  • Continuing personal and professional education and flexible working hours.
  • Excellent hardware equipment and access to Vienna Scientific Cluster.
  • A variety of attractive social benefits by TU Wien (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue).

TU Wien is committed to increasing female employment in leading scientific positions. Female candidates are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given when equally qualified.

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 3.578,80/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

Please send your application to jobs@breads-project.at until December 1st, 2024. Your application should include a motivation letter, transcript of records, a publication list and a curriculum vitae. If you have any questions regarding the content, please contact Asst. Prof. Daniel Arp (daniel.arp@tuwien.ac.at).

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Titel
Project assistant (prae-doc/PhD)
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Standort
Karlsplatz 13 Wien, Österreich
Veröffentlicht
2024-11-08
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