[AISWorld] R&D position in model-driven software development (WU Vienna)

[Stefan Sobernig]

R&D position in model-driven software development
(Project staff member; predoc/ postdoc)

The Institute for Information Systems and New Media  (WU Vienna) and AVL
List GmbH invite applications for a scientific and technical
project-team position (predoc/ postdoc). The successful candidate will
contribute to HybriDLUX (FFG #867535), a 3-year nationally funded
industry research project on model-driven software development and
domain-specific modeling in industry. We are looking for talented
candidates who will join our efforts to design, to implement, and to
evaluate lighthouse software solutions for AVL List GmbH, the
world-leading company for vehicle test beds. This position is open for
doctorate candidates (predocs) and postdocs. HybriDLUX allows for
embarking on an industry career (AVL List GmbH) or on a research career
(WU), while actively contributing to and shaping the future of flagship
Open Source software projects (Eclipse).


In this job, you will ...
* plan, prepare, conduct, and report on usability studies involving
industry experts.
* review, develop, and implement static and dynamic analysis techniques
on domain-specific models (e.g., firmware models and test models).
* contribute to implementing software prototypes based on Java, Eclipse,
and UML.
* acquire a deep understanding of software-development needs in complex
industry settings.
* assist in related research and teaching activities at the Institute
for Information Systems and New Media.
* For predocs: Work on your dissertation project in the course of WU
Vienna's doctoral/ PhD program.
* For postdocs: Formulate your own scientific questions and
contributions arising from the empirical data collected and
critical-analytical work conducted in the project (in particular on
tooling and usability support in software-language engineering, as well
as on static and dynamic analysis techniques).


What we expect from you?
* For predocs: You have a Master degree (or equivalent) in computer
science, software engineering, and/or business informatics
("Wirtschaftsinformatik").
* For postdocs: You have a Doctorate degree (or equivalent) in computer
science, software engineering, and/or business informatics
("Wirtschaftsinformatik").
* You have a very good knowledge of software-engineering practices
(architecture, design, and implementation), incl. model-driven software
development (metamodeling, model transformations, code generation).
* For postdocs: Methodical knowledge and skills in conducting empirical
studies (e.g., literature reviews, interviews, surveys).
* Ideally: You have experience in Java development projects using the
Eclipse IDE, including the Eclipse Modeling Framework (EMF) and  Xtext.


Location:
Vienna, WU Campus


Position:
* Part-time position (predoc: 30 hrs per week, postdoc: 20 hrs per week)
* The position is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement for University Staff. The month gross salary is €2.148,38
(predoc, 30 hrs per week, 14x) and €1,901.95 (postdoc, 20 hrs per week,
14x), respectively.
* Working period: April 15th, 2019, limited to 3 years maximum (start
date subject to change)


How to apply:
Send your application via https://www.wu.ac.at/jobs using reference
number 3889, including the following material:


* Letter of motivation (one A4 page max.)
* CV
* Relevant certificates & references, such as on your degree and on
relevant software-development projects


Application deadline:
April 3rd, 2019

Feel free to contact stefan.sobernig at wu.ac.at with your questions!

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Institute for Information Systems and New Media
WU Vienna, Austria
Welthandelsplatz 1, Building D2, A-1020 Vienna

stefan.sobernig at wu.ac.at
https://nm.wu.ac.at/nm/sobernig

t. +43-1-31336-4878
f. +43-1-31336-90-4878