Researcher and Software Developer

Position Announcement | 26-05-2011
Researcher and Software Developer: PhD Candidate in New Media and Interactive Web Technologies

The Department of New Media Technology of MODUL University Vienna (MU Vienna) and the Research Institute for Computational Methods of Vienna University of Economics & Business (VUEB) are seeking an outstanding researcher and developer with a focus on interactive Web technologies and collaborative Web 2.0 platforms. Detailed information on related research projects is available at www.idiom.at [1], www.ecoresearch.net/climate [2] and www.modul.ac.at/nmt/triple-c [3].

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, information systems, business informatics,
  or a related area
• Analytical skills and extensive programming experience (JavaScript, Java)
• Dynamic Web technologies (AJAX, JavaScript, CSS)

Desired qualifications – expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Information Visualization
• Social Media and Facebook Application Development
• Mobile Platforms (Android, iOS)
• Open Source Database Management Systems (PostgreSQL)
• Linux System Administration (Debian, Ubuntu)

We offer the opportunity to participate in internationally recognized research as part of a young, dynamic and interdisciplinary team. The position remains open until filled (review of resumes to begin in June 2011). MU Vienna and VUEB are equal opportunity employers and encourage qualified women to apply. Please send your application including cover letter, curriculum vitae and academic transcript to Ms. Jode Hamilton at jode.hamilton@modul.ac.at [4] (in English or German; preferably as a single PDF file not exceeding 8 MB).

MODUL University Vienna
Department of New Media Technology
www.modul.ac.at/nmt [5]