The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences offers a wide range of study programs in the fields of technology, business, health  and social sciences. A common feature of all areas is the practical and application-oriented focus of teaching and research as well  as the close cooperation between public institutions, business and science. General information on our courses, research activities  and the organization of the university can be found on our homepage www.fh-kaernten.at.

The "Department of Engineering & IT " is looking for applicants for the following position:

Researcher for Software Development (m/f/d)

Basic Information:

Musculoskeletal conditions affect over 1.7 billion individuals globally, with a significant portion requiring rehabilitation and hand orthoses. When the functionality of the hand is compromised due to injury, illness or disability, its loss is keenly felt. The project focuses on an automatic process to create customized dynamic hand orthosis via 3D printing.

Your Tasks

• Develop software enabling the customization of dynamic hand orthoses, integrated with a parametric design model.

• Build and iterate functional prototypes to test and refine the customization workflow.

• Design and implement a user-friendly web application, including tailored front-end interfaces for medical pro-fessionals and other user roles.

• Develop a server-based back-end architecture that enables communication between apps via APIs.

• Create a plug-in for the 3D printer’s firmware to support orthosis printing code sending.

• Collaborate with medical professionals to validate the software at various development stages.

• Test the software for bugs and vulnerabilities to ensure a stable and secure user experience.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the developed software.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, or a related subject.
• Programming skills (e.g., Java, JavaScript, Python)
• Skills in development of front-end and back-end
• Experience from medical sector (optional)
• Basic knowledge of 3D printing (optional)
• High motivation, independence and teamwork
• German and English language (Level B2, w/s) 

Our Offer

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) appreciates the motivation and great commitment of its employees and offers family-friendly conditions. We provide support with a diverse continuing education program and promote individual measures.  

We offer an attractive working environment, crisis-proof employment, and allow flexible working hours. The promotion  of health, a diverse range of sports, collegial interaction and the continuous improvement of environmental performance (EMAS certified) and sustainability are of particular importance at our university. We also offer a partnership with CorpLife, so you have access to CorpLife Benefits purchasing discounts.

Scope of employment: 40 hours per week (full-time)
Limited term: limited for a project period of 9 months
Start: October 2025
Place of employment: Campus Villach, Europastrasse 3a, 9524 Villach
Minimum salary: EUR 2.990,13 gross per month (full time, 14 salaries a year), negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Application deadline: August 31st, 2025

Please note: We regret that we are unable to reimburse travel costs or other expenses related to participation in the selection process.

You can find impressions of working and living in Villach/Carinthia, Austria at:
Carinthia - It's my life / MONTE NERO Productions - YouTube
https://www.welcome2villach.at/

If you are interested in this position, please submit your full application via our website: www.fh-kaernten.at/jobs.

Required documents:

• Letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• Proofs of practical experience
• List of publications and projects (if available)

Note: Hearing will be organized as online-Meeting using Microsoft Teams.

We look forward to receiving your detailed application.