University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

from 15.09.2026
for 4 years

Administrative unit:

Department of Computer Science

Extent of employment:

20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your responsibilities:

PhD in the field of high-performance computing
Independent research in the field of high-performance computing (HPC)
Independent teaching
Student supervision
Training and professional development
Organisational and administrative duties

Your profile:

A completed diploma degree or masters degree in computer science or related fields
Knowledge of HPC and very good programming skills in C++
Experience with GPU programming and data-intensive workloads is an advantage
Very good command of English
Knowledge of German is an advantage (for undergraduate courses)
Please include a written proposal for your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
Ability to work in a team
Leadership and communication skills in student support

About

University of Innsbruck

The University of Innsbruck, founded in 1669, is a leading Austrian institution and the largest in Tyrol. It ranks third in Austria by student population and has produced four Nobel …

Metadata

Topics: Accelerators, GPUs, High-performance computing, Parallel computing

Summary

The University of Innsbruck seeks a University Assistant for a PhD in high-performance computing. Duties include research, teaching, and student supervision. Requires a degree in computer science and C++ skills.