University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute of Engineering Design and Product Development

Job Description:

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Engineering Design and Product Development, in the Research Group for Aircraft Systems TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: August 2026.

Tasks:

• Assisting with the delivery of courses, as well as with the development and implementation of laboratory exercises and the preparation of oral and written exams
• Supervising students in the context of seminars, projects, and theses
• Research and project work in the field of novel propulsion systems in aviation utilizing hydrogen as an energy carrier
• Assisting with organizational and administrative tasks
• Contributing to the definition and acquisition of new research projects in the field of aviation
• Forming consortia and drafting research project proposals
• Contributing to the design, construction, and further development of heat exchanger test benches, including system control and measurement technology
• Deepening scientific knowledge
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participating in scientific events and national and international networking meetings

Your profile:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of heat transfer and flow analysis for heat exchangers is required
• Advanced knowledge of CAD, CFD, MATLAB, Python, and simulation tools for aerospace propulsion systems (e.g., GT-Lab) is a plus
• Ability to work independently on the experimental validation of simulation results on a heat exchanger test bench
• Knowledge of measurement technology for validating flow simulations
• Excellent English skills and at least basic written and spoken German
• Interest in research on novel aerospace propulsion systems and the corresponding methods and tools for calculating them
• Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills, and innovative thinking

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until July 2nd, 2026.

Contact:

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.