Two PhD positions in Automotive embedded systems / networks at Graz University of Technology, Austria

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University Assistant in Embedded Automotive Systems (two positions for PhD
candidates)
At the Institute for Technical Informatics
Graz University of Technology, Austria
ID number: 4480/14/019


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Note: The official German version will appear soon at http://mibla.tugraz.at/13_14


The Institute for Technical Informatics (http://iti.tugraz.at) at Graz University of
Technology is currently seeking excellent university assistants to strengthen its
scientific team dedicated to research and teaching in various areas of Embedded
Automotive Systems. The positions are offered in association with the newly founded
professorship "Embedded Automotive Systems", and focus mainly on research in Automotive
Operating Systems and Microcontroller (Co)Design, Car2X Communication, and Vehicular
Networks. The candidates are expected to pursue a PhD in the mentioned areas.


Successfully completed university studies (Diploma or Master) in either
Technical Informatics, Telematics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical
Engineering, or comparable fields are required.


Candidates should have an outstanding expertise and interest in at least one of the
following areas: Design, implementation, and experimental evaluation of embedded systems,
ideally in the automotive area; real-time operating systems and computer architecture
(single/multi-core); wireless mobile or sensor networks and reliable communication
systems. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Successful candidates are
expected to contribute to supervising courses and bachelor or master students at the
Institute for Technical Informatics (in German language). Experience from academia or
industry, e.g., the participation in research projects, international cooperation, or
scientific publishing, would be an advantage.


Graz University of Technology aims to increase the share of women, and explicitly
encourages women to apply. In case of equal skill levels, women will be given preference.


The salary will be according to level B1 of the collective agreement for university
employees (Kollektivvertrag) with a minimum of 2615.80 EUR (14 times per year), and can
possibly be further negotiated depending on prior work experience. 
The positions are open immediately and the initial appointment will be for 4 years,
starting as soon as possible (from 1. October 2014). Please send a complete application
including motivation letter, CV, certificates, publication record (if available) by
e-mail to:


  Dean of the Faculty for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
  Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Oszkar Biro
  Inffeldgasse 18
  8010 Graz
  Austria
  E-mail: zavec@tugraz.at


Please clearly specify the title of the position and the ID number: 4480/14/019
The application deadline is 5. September 2014.


In case of any questions, please contact Dr. Marcel Baunach (baunach@tugraz.at).