Tenure-Track Professorship in the field of Environmental Systems Research

University of Vienna; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution in Austria is seeking applicants for a Tenure-Track Professorship in Environmental Systems Research. This full-time position involves establishing an independent research group, developing innovative research projects, and contributing to academic teaching. Candidates must hold a PhD, possess excellent English skills, and be willing to achieve German proficiency. The role offers permanent employment, a dynamic research environment, and the potential for promotion to tenured associate professor.

Leistungen

Permanent position

Statutory social insurance

Dynamic research environment

Comprehensive support services

Qualifikationen

• Maximum eight years post-doctoral research experience.
• Experience in leading research groups and acquiring third-party funding.
• Willingness to promote junior colleagues.

Aufgaben

• Establish an independent research group focused on Environmental Systems Research.
• Develop and execute research projects.
• Teach courses at all university levels.

Kenntnisse

Research project design

International research reputation

English teaching skills

German language proficiency

Ausbildung

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Jobbeschreibung

Offer Description

Up to three positions of a Tenure-Track Professorship in the field of Environmental Systems Research (full-time position) are to be filled at the University of Vienna.

We are looking for applicants from all areas/disciplines in Environmental Systems Research who aim to establish an independent research group. The research group will tackle fundamental and interdisciplinary questions in environmental research using cutting‑edge methodologies.

Selected candidates will submit a joint application with an experienced host scientist to the current call for young investigators by the Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF): https://wwtf.at/funding/programmes/vrg/#VRG26. If the funding decision is positive, the group will be financed for up to eight years, with up to 1.8 million EUR from the WWTF plus an additional contribution from the University.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research group focused on Environmental Systems Research.
• Develop and execute research projects, applying cutting‑edge methods.
• Lead scientific investigations and publish high‑quality research.
• Encourage and supervise undergraduate, master’s and doctoral students.
• Teach courses at all university levels and participate in teaching activities.
• Contribute to university committees and academic governance as required.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) with a maximum of eight years post‑doctoral research experience; care duties may extend this period up to four years.
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, and international reputation.
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, with the ability to lead research groups and acquire third‑party funding.
• Excellent teaching skills in English; experience at university level or a clear teaching concept.
• Willingness to engage in teaching at all levels and to promote junior colleagues.
• Strong German language proficiency sufficient for teaching bachelor’s programmes and participation in university committees – to be achieved within three years.
• Not currently employed in Austria and at least two years of research experience outside Austria in the last three years.

Benefits

• Permanent position with eventual promotion to full professor – hired as “Assistant professor” for up to six years, followed by promotion to tenured “associate professor” if conditions are met.
• Statutory social insurance plus a pension scheme.
• A dynamic research environment and attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life.
• Comprehensive support services from central service institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Doctoral degree (PhD) with a maximum of eight years post‑doctoral research experience; care duties may extend this period up to four years.
• Not currently employed in Austria and at least two years of research experience outside Austria in the last three years.

Selection Process

Contact suitable host scientists at the University of Vienna as soon as possible to clarify necessary internal steps before starting the WWTF application.

Applicant will need to submit a joint WWTF grant application by March 10, 2026, 2 pm.

Languages

English – Excellent level.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Vienna is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. Preference will be given to female applicants given equal qualifications.