Computer Scientist (PhD Candidate / Research Associate) | Informatiker/in (Weiterbildung)

Job Summary

This role at the Institute of Computer Graphics involves working on the 'DeepFields' basic research project, which utilizes drones, Airborne Optical Sectioning (AOS), and Machine Learning for agricultural crop and damage assessment. You will be responsible for planning and conducting field experiments, developing synthetic-aperture-sensing techniques, and publishing high-impact scientific results. The position offers a unique opportunity to pursue a PhD (Doctorate) within a leading European Machine Learning hotspot. Candidates must have a Master's degree in a relevant field and strong programming skills. The role is particularly attractive due to its stable employment at JKU Linz, modern research infrastructure, and the chance to contribute to research previously featured in top-tier journals like Nature and Science. It is a 2-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension beyond the project duration.