PhD Position “Big Data Infrastructures” (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- You will work on your doctoral thesis in Big Data and its role in Data Science and Machine Learning
- You design and conduct research in the field of big data and its infrastructure
- You connect scientific findings with industry-specific applications
- You support the group in knowledge transfer with the industry in applied projects
- You engage in teaching at HSG, including courses and supervision of Master's and Bachelor's theses
Your profile
– Desirable: Excellent if you have previous publications in journals or conferences
• You have excellent written and oral communication skills in English
– Desirable: You can communicate in German
• You have a strong background in the programming language Python
– Desirable: Excellent if you have experience training your machine learning models (e.g., Scikit-Learn, Keras, Jax, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• You have experience in statistics and linear algebra
• You have a basic understanding of Linux-based operating systems
– Desirable: Very good if you already have experience with deploying models in Docker or similar containers and knowledge about High-Performance Computing
• You have a good knowledge of the big data workflow
– Desirable: Excellent if you have experience with frameworks such as Apache Spark and distributed databases
• You have an independent and structured way of working, with the ability to manage your time effectively
• You enjoy hands-on work and prototyping with real-world applications and data
• You enjoy being part of a teaching team in various computer science-related courses
We offer:
- A fully funded position during the entire PhD at the ICV-HSG campus, located in Dornbirn, Austria
- A competitive salary aligned with Austrian universities
- Support for commuting between the Dornbirn and HSG campus in St.Gallen
- Full support and guidance during your PhD journey
Application Instructions:
Please include the following documents in your application:
- A cover letter that provides details on your relevant skills as well as your motivation for the advertised position
- Grade transcripts from your bachelor's and master's degrees
- One or two pieces of written work (e.g., your Master's thesis)
Contact: bernhard.bermeitinger@unisg.ch
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
For job-related questions
Project Manager für Big Data Infrastructures
I would be very pleased to welcome you at the University of St.Gallen very soon. I will gladly answer any questions you may have.
Director ICV-HSG GmbH
People are the key to success. We look forward to meeting you!
Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
