PostDoc Geoinformatics

Universität Salzburg; Salzburg; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Salzburg invites applications for a PostDoc position in the Department of Geoinformatics. This role emphasizes independent research and teaching, encouraging collaboration on geospatial sustainability issues. Ideal candidates will hold a doctorate and possess strong skills in project management and scientific communication. The position offers a 4-year contract, starting October 1, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in university teaching and funded research projects is valuable.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English required.
• Willingness to learn German is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent scientific research and teach 4 semester hours weekly.
• Collaborate in the Department of Geoinformatics research projects.
• Process funded research projects and develop independent research proposals.

Kenntnisse

Scientific writing

Publication in scientific journals

Teamwork

Project design and management

Problem-solving

Ausbildung

Completed doctoral studies in geoinformatics, computer science, or related disciplines

Tools

Geographic Information Science

GIS

Spatial Analysis

Spatial Data Science

Earth Observation

Sustainability Science

Environmental Monitoring

Jobbeschreibung

• Starting date: 1st October 2025
• Duration of contract: 4 years
• 40h/week
• Working hours: by arrangement

Areas of responsibility:

• Independent scientific research and teaching;
• scientific support in research and teaching in the Department of Geoinformatics;
• collaboration in the research group Geospatial Sustainability Compliance;
• development of independent research proposals;
• processing of funded research projects;
• active participation in administrative tasks;
• independent teaching of four semester hours per week.

Job requirements:

• Completed doctoral studies in geoinformatics, computer science, or related disciplines;
• Experience in scientific writing, active publication in scientific journals and presence at conferences;
• Experience in university teaching;
• Project design and management: ability to write research proposals and to coordinate with academic and non-academic partners;
• Excellent command of written and spoken English;
• Proven expertise in Geographic Information Science;
• Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: GIS & Spatial Analysis, Spatial Data Science, Earth Observation, Sustainability Science, Environmental Monitoring.

Desirable additional qualifications:

• Experience in funded research projects;
• German language skills (or plausibly documented willingness to learn the language).

Desired personal qualities:

• Organizational and analytical skills and a structured approach to work;
• interest and enjoyment of research and working with students;
• ability to work in a team and problem-solving skills.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Blaschke at +43/662-8044/7525.

Application deadline until July 23, 2025

Please send your application stating the reference number (GZ A 0067/1-2025) of the job advertisement by e-mail to [e-mail]

The University of Salzburg seeks to increase the proportion of its female staff and therefore encourages female candidates to apply. Women will be given preference over equally qualified men.

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who fulfil the job requirements are also expressly invited to apply. Further information can be requested under [phone] or from [e-mail].

Unfortunately, travel and accommodation expenses incurred in connection with the admission procedure cannot be reimbursed.

More Information: PostDoc Department of Geoinformatics – Z_GIS - Universität Salzburg