What you will be working on

• You engage and research in international and interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues from Health, Technology, and Social Sciences across Europe
• You prototype, develope and evaluate SW/HW and technical interfaces using state-of-the art computer science algorithms and methods, thereby always placing the human at the centre of design
• You have the opportunity to carefully evaluate these prototypes in a multi-stage development process together with potential end customers in a realistic scenario
• You disseminate scientific findings and engage in publishing activities and present them together with colleagues
• You participate in research efforts in the focus area “Digital Health and Wellbeing” and are part of the Center for Digital Health and Social Innovation https://cdhsi.fhstp.ac.at/
• You have the possibility to write a PhD/doctoral thesis and become involved in teaching

What we expect from you

• Completed technology-related master degree (e.g. Media Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Embedded Engineering, etc.)
• Skills in at least one of the following areas: programming, software and/or hardware prototyping, statistical analysis, human computer interaction, mobile & wearable computing, eye-tracking and IoT. Sound analytical abilities and excellent problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of English for communication with colleagues and partners
• Interest in the fields of digital health and wellbeing including mental wellbeing, digital inclusion and social participation, assistive healthcare technologies or related research areas
• Self-motivated, curious, thorough, critical, and open to continuous learning

What we offer

• Long-term employment (40 h/week) in an exciting work environment. To learn more, go to our career site
• Numerous benefits such as flexible working hours, free parking, further education, health promotion, etc.
• A gross salary that takes your qualification into account: at least €38,500 (basis 40-hour week)

For the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, the variety and diversity of its staff members is the key to innovation, success, and further development. Applications by qualified women are particularly welcome. In the case of equal suitability, we give precedence to applicants with special needs. We explicitly invite persons with a migration background to apply. We are looking forward to receiving your application!