University Assistant postdoctoral

Universität Wien; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent university in Vienna is seeking a Post Doc for the Department of Geography and Regional Research to contribute to research and teaching in economic geography. The role offers a fixed-term contract with a competitive salary and flexible work hours. Ideal candidates will have a completed doctoral degree and experience in research and teaching, with strong English skills. Join an international team in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for continued training

Good public transport connections

Qualifikationen

• Proven international publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Skills in third-party funding acquisition.
• Didactic skills for teaching.

Aufgaben

• Participate in research, teaching, and administration.
• Build an independent research profile.
• Supervise students and hold courses independently.

Kenntnisse

Research competence in economic geography

Experience in teaching and supervision

Qualitative and/or quantitative methods skills

Excellent command of English

Team player

High social skills

Ausbildung

Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Economic/Human Geography

Jobbeschreibung

Your personal sphere of play:Your future position is at the Department of Geography and Regional Research in the working group Economic Geography, which focuses on theory-led, evidence-based, and policy relevant research on spatial aspects of innovation-based socio-economic sustainability transitions. Our research priorities include green and just industrial transitions; climate change adaptation; global value chains; and place-based challenge-oriented innovation strategies and policies.Our academic staff and students appreciate our internationality, opportunities to take part in outstanding research projects, and interdisciplinary cooperation.This position is limited to 6 years and would ideally be filled 01.10.2025 - 30.09.2031.Your future tasks:Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:You build up an independent research profile and are involved in research projects in the fields of economic geography, geography of innovation and sustainability transitions, and similar.You publish internationally and give lectures.You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.You supervise students.You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Economic/Human Geography or a related disciplineOutstanding dissertationResearch competence in the field of geography of innovation and sustainability transitions proven through international publications in peer-reviewed journalsSkills in qualitative and/or quantitative methodsExperience in acquiring third party fundingExperience in teaching and supervision of students; didactic skillsExcellent command of written and spoken EnglishTeam player and high social/communicative skillsWillingness to contribute to science management

What we offer:Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, and – upon agreement – can partly work from home (within Austria).Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (fulltime basis / amount for 2025), 14 times a year, increases if we can credit professional experience.Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:Letter of motivationAcademic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses, and a list of talks given)Summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)Doctoral degree, other relevant certificates Contact details of persons who could provide reference lettersVia our job portal / Apply now - buttonIf you have any questions, please contact:Michaela Trippl [e-mail] look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.Data protection Application deadline: 08/10/2025 (DD-MM-YYYY)

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