Postdoctoral Research Associate / Reference Code 152

European Commission; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Austria is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to engage in independent research and teaching activities. The position requires a PhD in relevant fields, strong communication skills in English and German, and the ability to contribute to scientific publications. The role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifikationen

• Doctorate degree in Automation technology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills in both English and German.
• Experience in teaching and didactic skills.

Aufgaben

• Conduct independent research and teach.
• Plan and organize courses at the institute.
• Contribute to scientific publications.
• Participate in research projects and conferences.
• Co-supervise theses and organize the robot laboratory.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in Automation technology

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Fluency in English

Fluency in German

Ausbildung

Doctorate degree / PhD in related fields

Jobbeschreibung

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Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Industrial engineering Engineering » Civil engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Other Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 21 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 152 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, Institute of Green Civil Engineering is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Extent of employment:40 hours per week
Duration of employment:as of now,limited to 2 years (with option of a temporary extension)
Workplace: 1190 Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: €4.932,90
(payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• Independent work in research and teaching
• Participation in the planning abd irganisation of courses at the institute
• Writing and contributing to scientific publications
• Participation in research projects and conference participation
• Co-supervision of theses (dissertations, diploma theses, bachelor theses)
• Organisation of the institutes robot laboratory

Required skills and qualifications

• Doctorate degree / PhD Automation technology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, Doctoral studies of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, soil culture, architecture or equivalent

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Experience with robotics or working with industrial robots for automated machining and manipulation processes
• Desirable but not mandatory: Experience in timber construction or building construction
• Desirable but not mandatory: Experience in planning and carrying out experimental investigations
• Applicant must be fluent in English and German, with strong communication skills in both languages (spoken and written)
• Didactic skills and involvement in teaching

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 incl.

• CV

to the Personnel Management, Peter-Jordan-Strasse 70, 1190 Vienna; Mail:[e-mail] (Reference code: 152).

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

Please note that the full job description is only available in German.