We are Austria's largest applied research and technology organization and an international player in applied research for innovative infrastructure solutions. This makes us a powerful development partner for industry and a top employer in the scientific community. Our Center for Digital Safety & Security is seeking to hire new Ingenious Partners for our location in Vienna:
Junior Research Engineer (m/f/d) for Data Science and Computer Vision
- Center for Digital Safety & Security -

- AIT's Data Science & Artificial Intelligence group provides data science consulting and solutions for making informed decisions based on large, heterogeneous, and real-time data under strict conditions of IT security and data protection.
- As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will be researching and developing applications integrating computer vision analytics (e.g., for the detection of disinformation in digital media).

- You will use your analytical development skills to design new solution paths or optimization of (real-time) computer vision-approaches for offline/live data or optical sensors. The solution paths are based on a requirements analysis of our various customers using scientific state-of-the-art technologies.
- In order to provide fast and efficient solutions, you will work on scalable and platform independent architectures allowing development of innovative systems, algorithms, applications, and system concepts.
- You will be involved in national and international projects, in which the technologies you are working on will be developed and tested together with end-users.
- You will provide support in the acquisition of new research and development projects, will present your results on conferences and within the community and will act as a reliable contact person for our industry and project partners.

- Your innovative solutions are aligned with the requirements of the end users and are characterized by excellence, both technologically and scientifically.
- Your developed methods prove themselves in practice and are successfully used by our customers.
- You actively share your knowledge with colleagues, support students in our unit and will be networking with the national and international community.
- You will work in a multi-disciplinary team and exchange ideas on the latest technological developments.
Your qualifications as an Ingenious Partner:
- A degree in Computer Science with a focus on Computer Vision, Informatics, Mathematics, or a related field
- Applied experience and understanding of Image Processing and Computer Vision approaches (e.g., OpenCV)
- Skills in Machine Learning frameworks like PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
- Good programming skills in Python; Experience with C++
- Generic interest in Data Science, Data Analytics and Machine Learning
- Ideally knowledge in the following areas:
- Software tools and technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, SW-Versioning (Git), ROS
- Embedded/Edge development
- Optical Sensors (e.g., RGB, thermal cameras, hyperspectral sensors)
- Interest in writing research proposals as well as scientific publications
- Particular interest in applied research and in solving real-world problems
- Ability to work in a team with flexibility and commitment
- Excellent communication skills (both German and English are required)
What to expect:
The minimum gross annual salary on a full-time basis (38,5 hours / week) according to the collective agreement is EUR 49.280,--. The actual salary will be determined individually, based on your qualifications and experience. In addition, we offer company benefits, flexible working conditions, individual training, and career opportunities.
At AIT, the promotion of diversity is important to us - that's why we are especially looking forward to hearing from female applicants!
Please submit your application documents including CV, cover letter and certificates online.
TOMORROW TODAY - WITH YOU?
Bewerbung
https://jobs.ait.ac.at/Job/210273