Your future responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced AI/ML Researcher to lead high-quality, industry-relevant research in machine learning and signal processing.
You will work in a team with strong connections to international academic and industry partners and be responsible for:

Your Leadership responsibilities

• Developing AI/ML models to analyze data and solve real-world problems, such as in computer vision or signal processing.
• Designing experiments to rigorously compare your methods with relevant baselines.
• Acquiring, managing, and executing research projects with industrial and academic partners, in close collaboration with team members.
• Publishing results in peer-reviewed international conferences and scientific journals.
  

Your profile

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field such as Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Mechatronics, or Physics.
• At least 4 years of practical experience in AI/ML and data science, ideally applied to real-world problems.
• Strong understanding of vision data and processing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Python and its data science ecosystem (e.g., scikit-learn, PyTorch).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.
• Fluent in English; German is an advantage.

Important Facts about SAL

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.
• Start: as soon as possible.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) in occupational group G (G1 salary = EUR 5.546, paid 14 times a year). Your actual salary depends on your experience and qualifications. We offer a gross salary in the range between EUR 85.000 to EUR 120.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

Become part of Silicon Austria Labs

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has been founded to be a top Euro­pean re­search center for elec­tronic-based systems. The Division Power Electronics cooperates with world leading scientific and industrial partners to provide technologies for the power electronic systems of tomorrow.

About us

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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