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Maria HarveyTeamlead Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding
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IT:U is a new technical university in Austria (Linz) dedicated to digital transformation, driven by interdisciplinary research and project-based learning to actively shape this transformation and advance it with a solution-oriented approach.
IT:U offers interdisciplinary study programs along digital transformation topics, employing an innovative project-based, hands-on educational model. Our students learn while creating real world projects in a number of specialized education labs that provide a wide range of perspectives on digital technologies. Available labs include motion capture, augmented reality, robotics, user interaction, digital production, data science and many more. A smart agriculture indoor farming lab and a satellite technology lab for developing and launching cubesat satellites are under development. IT:U will build more than 30 education labs over the coming years to accommodate planned student numbers
The group Acoustics, Analysis and AI of Fellow Professor Peter Balazs works on and teaches topics connecting acoustics, mathematics, and machine learning, using the IT:U Learn Lab Sound and Acoustics Lab (ANGUS). The group maintains a close cooperation with the Acoustics Research Institute (ARI) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, where Balazs is the director.
Lab Expert and Coordinator for Acoustics Lab (f/m/d) *
Make our cutting edge project based learning methodology become reality at IT:U.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
- Lab Management & Educational Support: Develop and oversee lab procedures, schedules, and educational projects with a focus on robot motion control, automation systems, and human-robot interaction.
- Student Guidance & Technical Assistance: Instruct students on equipment use, experimental setup, troubleshooting, and project execution.
- Lab Organization & Maintenance: Implement a structured system for restocking, equipment upkeep, and software updates to ensure smooth operations.
- Safety Compliance & Training: Develop and enforce lab safety protocols, participate in safety certifications, and provide safety training for students and faculty.
- Project Support & Lab Advancement: Collaborate with faculty and IT:U’s program manager to align lab resources with project needs and drive continuous improvement. Work with the 3AI group of Peter Balasz on research project.
Your strengths and skills:
- PhD degree related to acoustics, mathematics or machine learning
- Work experience in at least two of these fields
- Proficiency in setting up and conducting acoustic experiments
- Experience working with scientific instrumentation, preferably in an educational or research environment
- Expertise in theoretical backgrounds of machine learning and/or interdisciplinary teamwork is of advantage
- Expertise in applications in medicine, health but also arts and humanities is highly welcome
- Strong understanding of safety protocols and procedures
- Excellent communication skills and English on minimum level C1
What you can expect:
- Work in a highly inspiring academic environment together with other lab experts, lecturers and researchers from an interdisciplinary background.
- Facilitate project-based learning for students and train them on cutting edge equipment and methods.
- Participate in research and innovative projects with Peter Balazs’ 3AI group.
- Be the creator of a space where innovative learning and motion capture methods thrive
- Flexible working hours and the option for remote work
- Office kitchen with complimentary basic supplies (snacks, coffee, milk, etc.)
- Free parking or an Austria Climate Ticket
We look forward to receiving your online application, including your CV and cover letter.
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