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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Postdoc Wearable Data Analysis - **Company:** Complexity Science Hub Vienna Postdoc Wearable Data AnalysisComplexity Science Hub Vienna - **Location:** Wien, Austria - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Bioinformatics, Computer Programming, EHealth, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Information Technology - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://devjobs.at/job/02eef11660f1f2d952a917f3cc165214 ## About the Role * A completed doctoral degree or equivalent qualification in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, physics, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, epidemiology, public health, or a related quantitative field., * The ability to work independently, contribute methodological and scientific ideas, and collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research team. * Proficiency in English., * A strong quantitative background and experience with statistical analysis, machine learning, computational modelling, or time-series analysis. * Programming experience in Python, R, or a comparable language and an interest in health data, digital health, complex systems, or network medicine. * Experience with wearable data, physiological signals, clinical research, ME/CFS, or post-COVID condition is advantageous but not required. ## Description * We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join the TRACK-PEM project, which investigates post-exertional malaise (PEM) in people with ME/CFS and post-COVID condition. * PEM is a worsening of symptoms following physical or mental activity. * At present, PEM is mainly assessed through interviews and questionnaires, while objective measures that capture how it develops in daily life are still lacking. * The successful candidate will develop and apply modern data science and machine learning methods to large-scale longitudinal wearable and health data. * A central aim of the project is to investigate whether patterns in wearable data can be used to identify and classify PEM and related changes in health. * The work will involve methodological development and analysis of complex time-series data, with a particular focus on individual variability and real-world health data. * The successful candidate will be embedded in a research group dedicated to understanding healthcare systems as complex adaptive systems and will work closely with researchers across computational health, network medicine, epidemiology, data science, and clinical research. * They will have opportunities to contribute to related research beyond the immediate TRACK-PEM project and to develop collaborative methodological and scientific work within the wider research group., * A fully funded 2-year postdoctoral position in an interdisciplinary and international research team. * The opportunity to work on an important and challenging health research project. * Access to clinical and large-scale wearable datasets. * Individualized guidance from an international team of advisors. * Scientific leadership and professional development workshops. * Practical experience aligned with career goals in academia, government, or industry. * Training in the ethical and technical aspects of working with real-world health data. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [PoC “Austria Experience Data Hub”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/92-poc-austria-experience-data-hub) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [The Sound of Privacy – What Your Spotify Data Reveals About You](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100346-the-sound-of-privacy-what-your-spotify-data-reveals-about-you) ## Related Articles - [Austria – the most livable place for software developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/20-austria-the-most-livable-place-for-software-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/275-data-analyst-salary-austria) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna) - [Average Salary in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/284-average-salary-in-vienna) - [IT Salaries in Austria](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/286-it-salaries-in-austria) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)