Postgraduate Research Associate / Reference Code 202

Universität für Bodenkultur; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 89,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Universität für Bodenkultur in Vienna seeks a Postgraduate Research Associate for 24 hours per week. The position runs from December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2030, at workplace 1190 Vienna, with a B1 pay group under the university collective agreement.

The role involves System Dynamics research in transport, funding acquisition, and potential doctoral studies within a supportive academic environment. English and German skills are required or pursued.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in science, mathematics, engineering, economics or similar with numerical focus.
• Good knowledge of written and spoken English and German, or willingness to acquire German within two years.
• Very good system analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research in System Dynamics modelling in transport.
• Contribute to the acquisition of third party funding.
• Pursue doctoral studies; possible participation in BOKU doctoral school.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students and co-supervise theses.
• Assist with organisational and administrative tasks.

Skills

System dynamics modelling

English (written and spoken)

German language willingness

Analytical thinking

Education

Numerical sciences/Engineering/Economics degree

Job description

Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Computer science » Modelling tools Technology » Transport technology Economics » Transport economics Geography » Regional geography Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 23 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 24 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 202 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Landscape, Water and lnfrastructure, Institute of Transport Studies is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate.

Extent of employment:24 hours per week
Duration of employment:1st of December 2026, limited to 30th of November 2030
Workplace: 1190 Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: €2.265,70
(payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities:

• Carry out research in System Dynamics modelling in transport
• Contribute to the acquisition of third party funding
• Completing a doctoral degree is encouraged, participation in a BOKU doctoral school is possible
• Publications in peer-reviewed specialist journals and participation in (inter)national conferences
• Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as co-supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
• Contribute to organisational and adminstrative tasks

Required skills and qualifications:

• Diploma degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics or similar degrees with numerical focus or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: Good knowledge of written and spoken English and German or the willingness to acquire good German language skills within the first two years is expected
• Very good system analytical skills

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in transport research, in particular transport planning and transport policy
• Basic skills in the development and implementation of System Dynamics or similar simulations models
• Experiences in data management and analysis
• lnterest in interdisciplinary and co-operative research
• Strong ability to work independently as well as in an team, creative problem-solving skills, communication skills and high willingness to learn

Applications can be submitted until: 23rd of November 2026

BOKU University 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.

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