Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

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Do you have a strong interest in clinical biomechanics, motor control and mechanobiology?
Do you want to benefit from working in an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and highly motivated research group? Then come join us at the Department of Sport and Human Movement Science as a Senior Scientist.
 

Your personal sphere of play:

As a Senior Scientist, you will be an integral part of the Neuromechanics Research Group, led by Dr. Hans Kainz. Based at the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports (Auf der Schmelz 6a, 1150 Vienna), our team focuses on multi-scale simulations to enhance the understanding of typical and pathological movement development. We collect and analyze three-dimensional motion capture data and medical images from various groups, including clinical populations, healthy people and elite athletes. Our goal is to improve clinical decision making in people with movement disorders, enhance evidence-based motor rehabilitation after injuries or orthopedic interventions and increase our fundamental understanding of how musculoskeletal loads influence the adaptation of biological structures.
In your function as a senior scientist, it is expected that you perform and promote research activities on different levels, which includes developing project ideas, conducting your own research in line with the vision of the research group, supervising students, coordinating projects and participate in international conferences. You will also be involved in teaching activities.

The position is initially limited to 12 months and can be converted to permanent upon mutual agreement.

Your future tasks:

Research & Innovation:
•    Develop and optimize modeling and simulation workflows to generate high-quality research data.
•    Conduct cutting-edge research aligned with the group's vision.
•    Lead and contribute to scientific publications and project proposals.
Supervision & Teaching:
•    (Co-) Supervise BSc, MSc, and PhD students, guiding them through experimental data collection, analysis, and in-silico simulations.
•    Contribute to teaching activities within the department.
Collaboration & Project Management:
•    Work closely with researchers and clinicians from various fields to develop new project ideas.
•    Participate in international conferences to present research findings.
•    Contribute to the continuous improvement of our state-of-the-art biomechanics laboratory.
•    Take on administrative duties as needed.

This is part of your personality: 

Mindset & Soft Skills:

•    Open, collaborative, and curious personality.
•    Proactive, self-driven, and highly motivated approach.
•    Strong teamwork and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with specialists from different fields.
•    Excellent independent research and management abilities.

Education & Expertise:
•    PhD (or equivalent) in biomechanics, sport science, biomedical engineering, or a related field.
•    Strong background in musculoskeletal modeling and finite element analysis (preferred).
•    Proven experience in presenting research at international cferences (international awards are a plus!).
•    Teaching experience as well as experience in supervising and mentoring students.
•    Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB, Python) are essential.
•    Hands-on experience with 3D motion capture data and medical image processing.
•    Fluent in English (written and spoken); German is desirable but not required.
 

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
•  Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
• Great location: Our office in Vienna is easily accessible via public transport.
• Continuous development: Access to 600+ free courses for ongoing skill development.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year for a senior scientist) increases, if we can credit professional experience.
•  Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
• The position is initially limited to 12 months and can be converted to permanent upon mutual agreement.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button