University Assistant Post-Doc 2026/0250

EURAXESS Ireland; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 42.000 - 54.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna invites applications for a part-time Postdoctoral Researcher position at the Domestication Lab, Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, within the Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. The project compares wolves and dogs to understand domestication, with work across the Core Facility Wolf Science Center, Clever Dog Lab, and field stations.

Responsibilities include leading and implementing research projects, contributing to grant applications,

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in animal behaviour and cognition and in data analysis techniques, demonstrated through publications.
• Excellent skills in English (C1).
• Excellent skills in German (C1).
• Completed degree in Biology or another natural science, as well as a completed doctorate/PhD.

Aufgaben

• Participation in and independent implementation of research projects in the fields of animal behaviour and cognition.
• Participation in and independent implementation of research projects, including work with animals at the Core Facility Wolf Science Center.
• Acquisition of third-party funding.
• Independent preparation and delivery of courses in the English-language Master's programme in IMHAI, as assigned by the University.
• Supervision of students, including office hours and examinations, and supervision of doctoral candidates.

Kenntnisse

Animal behaviour

Cognition research

Data analysis

English (C1)

German (C1)

Ausbildung

PhD in Biology or related field

Doctorate/PhD

Tools

R

MATLAB

Python

Bonsai

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 3 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 23 Sep 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/0250 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Summary/offer: This postdoctoral position is based at the Domestication Lab of the Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. The Domestication Lab investigates behavioural and cognitive differences and similarities between wolves and dogs to gain insights into the domestication process. The team currently conducts research at the Core Facility Wolf Science Center, the Clever Dog Lab, and two field stations dedicated to studying free-ranging dogs and wolves.

Responsibilities

• Participation in and independent implementation of research projects in the above-mentioned fields
• Participation in and independent implementation of research projects in the above-mentioned fields, particularly involving the animals at the Core Facility Wolf Science Center
• Acquisition of third-party funding
• Independent preparation and delivery of courses in the English-language Master's programme in Human-Animal Interactions (IMHAI), as assigned by the University
• Supervision of students, including holding office hours and conducting examinations, as well as supervision and guidance of doctoral candidates and other students
• Participation in evaluation activities
• General administrative and organisational duties

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

Completed degree in Biology or another natural science, as well as a completed doctorate/PhD

• Extensive experience in animal behaviour and cognition and in data analysis techniques, demonstrated through publications
• Excellent skills English (C1)
• Excellent skills in German (C1)

Desirable qualifications, abilities and skills

• Experience in designing experiments on cooperation and communication involving wolves and dogs
• Statistical and programming skills, such as R, MATLAB, Python and Bonsai
• Independent, precise and solution-oriented approach to work
• Experience in experimental design and student supervision
• Experience in acquiring research funding
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, a high level of commitment and reliability

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Additional Information

Additional comments

Career Stage: Experienced Researcher (Post-Doc)

Research Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Only the German version of the job advertisement is binding.