Scientific Associate (m/f/x) with a Master's degree for a FWF Project (30 h, fixed-term employment for 4 years)

Universitäts- oder Hochschulabschluss auf Masterebene

Become a part of our prestigious research at the FH Upper Austria as a research associate.

Your Tasks

You will be part of a young, interdisciplinary team working on a research project funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) on the topic of ludic data visualization at the intersection of game design and information visualization. You will conduct research, development, and studies in the areas of game design, games user research, and information visualization. The position includes publishing scientific results in recognized international journals and conferences. Your tasks also include presenting research findings at academic conferences. You will have the opportunity to pursue a PhD as part of this employment.

Your Profile

Candidates should have completed a diploma or master’s degree in digital media or a related field, such as games, human-computer interaction, digital arts, interactive media, media informatics, or media design. They should possess excellent academic skills and a strong interest in game design and human-computer interaction. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is required: game concept development, game prototyping, level design, games user research, and game experience evaluation. A solid background in design and experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal is essential. Candidates should also have an interest in conducting user studies and be highly motivated to work in an interdisciplinary environment. Strong initiative, teamwork skills, and a high level of proficiency in English (C1) are required. While good German skills (B1) are advantageous, they are not mandatory.

About us

As the most research-intensive university of applied sciences in Austria, with nearly 6000 students in over 70 degree programs, we teach and research with a strong practical orientation and the highest quality.Thus, we have been providing top education for the next generation for more than 30 years and invest in the future of Upper Austria with great pleasure.

Our university offers the ideal environment for forward-looking and innovative research projects. With an excellent order volume of about 40 million Euros, more than 500 projects are being carried out with a total of 630 partners from business and society.

The FH Upper Austria stands for equal opportunities and diversity. With this in mind, we specifically invite all to apply. For this position, we offer a gross monthly salary (on a full-time basis, 14x per year) starting at EUR 3.700,00 to EUR 5.200 (depending on eligible prior service). This employment is limited to 4 years.