Open post-doc position at the Inverse Complexity Lab

We’re hiring a post-doctoral researcher to join our group at IT:U, Linz, Austria.

We are looking for an early-stage or more advanced postdoctoral scholar who is interested in building on our ongoing projects, or developing their own research agenda related to inverse problems in network science, complex systems modeling, and/or connections to machine learning.

This position is not bound to a particular research project, and the successful applicant will enjoy intellectual independence and freedom to choose research topics.

Expected background

We’re seeking applicants with a background in Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related fields, and with an interest in interdisciplinary research.

Duration, remuneration, and benefits

This position is guaranteed for 3 years. The gross salary range is € 66,528 to € 72,954 (indexed for inflation), depending on previous experience. (Use this calculator to determine the net salary.)

The employment conditions in Austria include completely free health care (also for family members), social security benefits, 30 days per year of paid vacations, flexible working hours, and possibility of home office.

In addition, IT:U will provide a KlimaTicket—a unified transport pass (valued at EUR 1,095) which gives free access to the entire transportation system in Austria, including all trains and local public transport.

Non-EU citizens are welcome to apply. IT:U will offer guidance and support to obtain a work visa in Austria, if needed.

The starting date is flexible — e.g. immediately after the selection procedure, or sometime during the first half of 2025.

Location

IT:U is a brand new public university in Austria, which began operations with its first cohort of professors in 2024, and is devoted to interdisciplinary research. It is co-located with the Johannes Kepler Universität in Linz, at the Science Park campus.

Science Park Campus, Linz

Linz is the third largest city in Austria with a population of 200k, centrally located only 1h15m away from Vienna by train, and short connections to Germany, Italy, and other neighboring countries.

The working language at IT:U is English.

Deadline

The deadline for application is November 30, 2024.

Application

Please apply electronically via the form here. Applications by email will not be processed.

Your application should include:

  1. Your CV
  2. Scan of your ID (e.g. passport)
  3. Copy of your academic certificates
  4. A motiviation letter
  5. A list of three references

Inquiries

Formal and informal inquiries about the position are welcome, and should be direted to Tiago Peixoto.