researchers in Computer Science who pursue basic as well as applied research. The UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science (DoCS) builds an essential framework to foster excellence in research and teaching... The Research Group Multimedia Information Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistants, Ph.D. candidates... Duration of employment The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years... Your future tasks: Participation in research, teaching and administration Participation in research projects/research studies Participation in publications/academic articles/presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration The research should focus on techniques for the automated detection of misinformation in multimedia content. This is part of your personality: Mandatory qualifications are Master in Computer Science, or Media Technologies, or Business Informatics (or equivalent qualification, with a strong focus on Computer Science) with excellent marks. Excellent command of written and spoken German and English. High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Strong motivation to work in a team environment. Strong motivation to publish at top-refereed conferences/journals. Perseverance, focus, integrity, ability to make things done, leadership in organization and partnership/communication with other project teams. Comprehensive IT user skills Desirable qualifications are Excellent knowledge in the fields of multimedia systems, digital media technologies, semantic analysis of multimedia content, techniques for the detection of misinformation including AI methods... Expertise in various application areas of Computer Science Proven interest in scientific work and in scientific publishing Basic experience in research methods and academic writing Knowledge of university processes and structures Experience in remote teaching using modern IT infrastructures What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team... Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills... Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714.80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Application documents Curriculum vitae Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Abstract of master thesis Degree certificates List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) If you have any questions, please contact: Wolfgang Klas wolfgang.klas@univie.ac.at Application deadline: 01/09/2026

researchers in Computer Science who pursue basic as well as applied research. The UniVie Doctoral School Computer Science (DoCS) builds an essential framework to foster excellence in research and teaching... The Research Group Multimedia Information Systems at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for highly motivated research assistants, Ph.D. candidates... Duration of employment The announcement is made for 3 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years... Your future tasks: Participation in research, teaching and administration Participation in research projects/research studies Participation in publications/academic articles/presentations We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of students Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration The research should focus on techniques for the automated detection of misinformation in multimedia content. This is part of your personality: Mandatory qualifications are Master in Computer Science, or Media Technologies, or Business Informatics (or equivalent qualification, with a strong focus on Computer Science) with excellent marks. Excellent command of written and spoken German and English. High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Strong motivation to work in a team environment. Strong motivation to publish at top-refereed conferences/journals. Perseverance, focus, integrity, ability to make things done, leadership in organization and partnership/communication with other project teams. Comprehensive IT user skills Desirable qualifications are Excellent knowledge in the fields of multimedia systems, digital media technologies, semantic analysis of multimedia content, techniques for the detection of misinformation including AI methods... Expertise in various application areas of Computer Science Proven interest in scientific work and in scientific publishing Basic experience in research methods and academic writing Knowledge of university processes and structures Experience in remote teaching using modern IT infrastructures What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team... Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills... Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714.80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Application documents Curriculum vitae Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal Abstract of master thesis Degree certificates List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) If you have any questions, please contact: Wolfgang Klas wolfgang.klas@univie.ac.at Application deadline: 01/09/2026