Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement) / Reference Code 200

Universität für Bodenkultur; Osterreich; On-site; PEN 75,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Universität für Bodenkultur in Vienna is seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement) working 20 hours per week. The appointment runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028, with a gross salary starting at €1,918.10 per month (14 payments per year) and duties including teaching, project management, and research dissemination.

The role requires a Diploma in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management, strong German (C2) and English (B2) skills, and prior university-level

Qualifications

• Diploma degree in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management or equivalent.
• German language C2 and English B2 language skills.
• Experience in university-level teaching in wildlife in German.
• Experience in co-supervising master's theses.

Responsibilities

• University teaching for 2 hours per week per semester
• Management of ongoing research projects
• Securing external funding
• Submitting research papers to scientific journals

Skills

German language (C2)

English language (B2)

Education

Diploma degree in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management

Job description

Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Biological sciences » Biology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 7 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 1 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 200 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity, Institute of Wildllife Biology and Game Management is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement).

Extent of employment:20 hours per week
Duration of employment: from 1st of January 2027, limited to 31st of December 2028
Workplace:1180 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: € 1.918,10
(payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• University teaching for 2 hours per week per semester
• Management of ongoing research projects
• Securing external funding
• Submitting research papers to scientific journals

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in Wildlife Ecology and Wildlife Management or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: German C2 and English B2
• Experience in university-level teaching in the field of wildlife in German
• Experience in co-supervising master's theses

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Experience in securing and carrying out externally funded
  projects in the field of wildlife research
• Experience in publishing scientific articles in SCI journals

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

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Wildllife Biology and Game Management Country Austria City Vienna Postal Code 1180 Street Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 Geofield