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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna – responsibility for Humans
and Nature. We work for the sustainable use and protection of natural resources.
The Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment, Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water
Management is currently seeking a
Postdoctoral Research Associate
(Reference code: 151)
Extent of employment: 40 hours per week
Duration of employment: 1st of October 2023, limited for 6 years
Workplace: 1190 Vienna, Muthgasse 18
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14
times per year): B1 lit. b, € 4.351,90
Responsibilities
Independent research with focus on modelling water flow and transport in soil and sediments
Research with synergies to the existing expertise at the institute
Teaching duties with courses in numerical modelling of water and mass fluxes as well as
general modelling courses in rural water management
Development of own research ideas, acquire external funding and coordinate projects
Publication and presentation of scientific results
Supervision and mentoring of undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate students
Participation in the institute’s administrative tasks
Academic qualification (habilitation) and establishment of a own research field should be
pursued
Required skills and qualifications
Doctoral degree/PhD and excellent Master’s degree in geosciences, environmental sciences,
environmental engineering, rural water management or similar disciplines
Experience in the application and development of numerical models
Strong publication record
Very good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
High motivation for working independently and for working in an interdisciplinary research and
teaching environment
Desirable skills and qualifications
Teaching experience
Successful application of external funding projects
Involvement in the scientific community
Experience with geographic information systems, statics or time series analysis
Interest in field and laboratory experiments
German language skills beneficial
Driver’s license (B)
Applications can be submitted until: 10th of August 2023
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female
faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal
qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male
candidate tilt the balance in his favour.
People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.
Please send your job application electronically in one PDF-document (< 5 MB) incl.
motivation letter
CV
Research concept (1-2 pages) and two contact details of reference persons
to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70,
1190 Vienna; E-Mail: kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 151)
We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the
selection and hiring process.
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