Position Announcement: Java, Python and JavaScript Experts

Participate in award-winning international research projects as part of a young, dynamic and interdisciplinary team. The Department of New Media Technology of MODUL University Vienna and the Research Institute for Computational Methods of Vienna University of Economics and Business are seeking outstanding researchers and software developers with a focus on interactive Web applications and/or knowledge extraction (text mining, natural language processing). We offer part-time (e.g. for currently enrolled students), full-time and PhD candidate positions. Information on related research projects is available online at www.ecoresearch.net/triple-c and www.weblyzard.com/divine.

Essential Qualifications

• Extensive programming experience
  (preferably in Java, Python or JavaScript)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Desired Qualifications
Expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Text Mining and Natural Language Processing
• Semantic Search and Content Analysis (Apache Lucene, Solr, Tika)
• Dynamic Web technologies (Ajax, JavaScript, CSS)
• System and DBMS Administration (Debian, Ubuntu, PostgreSQL)
• Human Computer Interaction, Crowdsourcing, Games with a Purpose
• Application Development for Facebook or Mobile Platforms
• Visual Analytics and Information Visualization

The positions remain open until filled (review of resumes to begin in the last week of June). MU Vienna and VUEB are equal opportunity employers and strongly 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 (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