HORIZON-MSCA-2025-PF-01: Invitation to submit an Expression of Interest for a MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship in trustworthy AI in conjunction with sovereign multi-agentic AI systems

The University of Applied Sciences Technikum Wien (FHTW) will be pleased to support postdoctoral researchers in applying for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship. We are particularly interested in researchers who work on AI engineering challenges involving multiple autonomous agents collaborating effectively while remaining transparent, secure, accountable as well as aligned with human values, and welcome applications of technical scientists.

Fellowships offer a full-time contract with a competitive salary to work on an individual research project combined with advanced training, ranging from presentation skills, teaching and project management, open science practices, research integrity and ethics to proposal writing (including for ERC Starting Grants). Successful applicants will be integrated in an interdisciplinary research group and have the opportunity to enlarge their international professional network.

It is vital for us that also women pursue and advance careers in academia, which is why we especially invite women to step forward and send us their applications.

Up to the call deadline, a supervisor and a frequent reviewer of MSCA-PF proposals with long-standing experience will support you in submitting a competitive proposal.

FHTW is one of only a few Austrian research institutions with a "HR Excellence in Research" award. This award is presented by the European Commission to higher education institutions and research organisations that have a clear strategy for implementing the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.

FHTW offers flexible working conditions through flexi-time and home office for a good work-life balance.

How to apply

Eligible candidates are expected to have a compelling CV (including a strong track record with high quality publications and relevant transferable skills) appropriate to their career stage and to demonstrate a convincing potential for future high impact research.

Apply by June 1, 2026 by clicking "Jetzt bewerben" and uploading one PDF file containing:

• A CV, including a list of publications (up to 3 pages)
• An outline of a project proposal (maximum 250 words) and training needs
• A cover letter confirming that the eligibility criteria are met

Applications will be reviewed by an expert panel that assesses each applicant’s CV, the scientific quality of the project proposal and if the eligibility criteria are met. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Potential candidates will be invited to attend an interview online meeting on a short notice.

Before starting your application, please consult also the European Commission’s information on MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships at https://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/actions/postdoctoral-fellowships.