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The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 24,000 young people to meet the demands of today鈥檚 job market. In short, we are Upper Austria鈥檚 largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria鈥檚 most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

Project staff member - pre-doc, with diploma/master鈥檚 degree
(full-time / or two positions in part time)

Joint LIT Research Project 鈥淎I SEARCH AUDIT鈥�

of the Institute of Innovation Management & Institute of Business Informatics - Software Engineering

The AI-SEARCH AUDIT project pioneers the development of a system to evaluate AI-powered search tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Scite, SciSpace, Elicit, or Bing) used in evidence synthesis, such as systematic reviews and meta-analyses. By identifying the strengths and limitations of these tools鈥攆ocusing on bias, reliability, and result integrity鈥攖he project plays a key role in advancing the field. Its core outcome, a platform for ongoing testing and comparison of emerging AI search systems, aims to support thousands of researchers worldwide by enhancing the speed, reliability, and trustworthiness of evidence synthesis projects.

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Starting date: as soon as possible (for 2 years)

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Job Duties:听

路 听 听Motivated to contribute to cutting-edge research at the forefront of AI software testing in academic literature search.听

路 听 听Independent research and high level of self-organization听

路 听 听Project results should be published 鈥� in collaboration with supervisors 鈥� in peer-reviewed, high-quality journals and international conference proceedings

路 听 听Project results can form the basis of a dissertation听

Your Qualifications:听

路 听 听A relevant diploma or master's degree (preferably in business informatics, computer science, or related fields)

路 听 听A high interest and curiosity in testing AI models in new ways

路 听 听Proactive mindset with a strong focus on results

路 听 听Relevant knowledge and experience in the field of software engineering or software testing听

路 听 听Very good English language skills (level B2+), a high proficiency in German is an advantage

What We Offer:

路 听 听On the basis of full-time employment (30 hours/week), the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is 鈧�2.786[MG1] ,10 gross per month (14x per year for 30 hours/week, CA Job Grade: B1)

路 听 听High degree of research time听

路 听 听Close collaboration with an internationally well-regarded research team

路 听 听Possibility to work on the dissertation as part of the project and obtain a doctorate

路 听 听The opportunity to visit and present at international research conferences

路 听 听Stable employer

路 听 听Attractive campus environment with good public transportation and broad range of on-campus dining services听

路 听 听Attractive continuous educational opportunities

路 听 听State-of-the-art research infrastructure and dynamic research environment

路 听 听Exercise and sports classes (USI)

路 听 听鈥�and much more

Application Deadline: applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.听

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with physical disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:听

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation (at least CV, letter of motivation, relevant certificates) via mail to michael.gusenbauer@jku.at. For questions, please also contact this email address.听