University Assistant (Prae-Doc) 30 hours/week | limited to 3 years - Faculty of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

Job Description:

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 Engineering Design and Product Development, in the Research Unit of Mechanical Engineering, Informatics and Virtual Product Development TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 3 years with the option to extend (to a maximum of 4 years) for 30 hours/week.

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in one of these fields: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering
• Skillful and responsible in experimental and scientific work
• Experience in the following scientific fields: mechanical engineering informatics and virtual product development
• Very good skills in German and English communication and writing
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
• We offer the option of extension (up to a maximum of 4 years) funded by the institute

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 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

TU Wien is aiming to increase the proportion of women, particularly among academic staff, and is advertising this position explicitly for women as part of a special programme for the advancement of women.

We look forward to receiving your application until June 11th, 2026.

Contact:

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.