PhD candidate / Project Assistant - Cooperation between Silicon Austria Labs Villach and University for Continuing Education in Krems (f/m/d)

Temporary, Part-time · VILLACH

Your future responsibilities

The advertised position is part of a cooperation between Silicon Austria Lab (SAL) in Villach and the University for Continuing Education in Krems (coordinated and supervised by Prof. Hubert Brückl).
Within the “Magnetic Encoder Systems” project, the design and application of magnetic pole wheels for, e.g., electromotors, wind turbines, etc is investigated. This includes the development of a Python-based pole wheel simulation environment, which aims at predicting and optimizing the magnetization process under varying wheel geometry, magnetic material properties, sensor properties, and system assembly influences. This allows a detailed study and analysis of influences on the wheel’s magnetic stray field and the writing process. The position is involved in the construction of a high precision pole wheel experiment, which allows the experimental validation and verification of the simulation results. The tasks are mainly carried out at our cooperation partner SAL in Villach.

We are looking for a PhD candidate interested in such a topic between simulation and experiment.

Your tasks include:

Independent research and research assistance in the “Magnetic Encoder Systems” project
Publishing research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals
Engaging in international research collaboration
Pursuing and submitting a (cumulative) PhD thesis within three years

Your profile

University Master’s degree in the fields of physics or equivalent technical study
Knowledge in Magnetism (e.g., lecture courses, work experience)
Interest in both experiment and simulation
Good English language skills (min. B2 level)

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

Previous work experience in academic research
Programming skills, e.g., in Python
Computational magnetism

Important Facts about SAL

The offer

University for Continuing Education in Krems
Part-time position as PhD candidate (30 hours/week) initially limited to 3 years with a minimum salary of EUR 2.684,- gross per month on a full-time basis (classification as a scientific project staff member according to collective agreement of universities §49 VwGr. B1)

SAL
Part-time position as project assistant (10 hours/week) initially limited to 3 years with a minimum salary of EUR 2.681,- gross per month on a full-time basis (classification as a scientific project assistant in C1 according to collective agreement for non-university research)

Benefits SAL

Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
“Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
€ 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

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More information:
Interviews for this position will take place online in March/April 2024. The selected candidate is expected to start before or by July 2024.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Hubert Brückl (UCEK), or Dr. Michael Ortner (SAL).

More information about the Department for Integrated Sensor can be found on the following website:
https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/de/universitaet/fakultaeten/bildung-kunst-architektur/departments/integrierte-sensorsysteme.html

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Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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