17 Apr 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
University of Innsbruck- Department
Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences- Research Field
Geosciences- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Austria- Application Deadline
28 May 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Part-time- Hours Per Week
20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Start date/duration
- 01.06.2024
- for 4 years
Job profile:
In this position you are expected to write a dissertation in a stimulating environment using the university's infrastructure. You will hold your own lectures, tutor students and participate in administration. 50% of the working time is reserved for the thesis. Key responsibilities: preparing a PhD thesis in physical geography or a related geoscience field with a focus on soils in a landscape context and/or natural hazards; Collaborating in planning and execution of the team’s scientific projects; Independent research and publication in the areas of soil geography, natural hazards and mechanistic modelling, leading to a cumulative promotion; further development of thematic and methodological aspects; independent teaching, administrative responsibilities. Required: finished M.Sc. or similar degree in Geographie or a related geoscience field with a focus on soil geography, geomorphology, landscape evolution and/or natural hazards. Professional competences: finished M.Sc. or similar degree in Geographie or a related geoscience field with a focus on soil geography, geomorphology, landscape evolution and/or natural hazards. Strong methodological background in (field-)soil science and geomorphology, as well as in geographic computation (R / C / GIS); Very good English skills. Willingness to teach in the Bachelor- and Master programs in Geography. Social abilities: we are looking for a team player with an open mind, and for a great communicator, including across disciplinary and cultural borders.
Please add your initial ideas for your dissertation to your application (max 3 pages).
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14229
The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.
In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at [email protected] .
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:
From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.
Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.
A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/
Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer
Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.
Languages
At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).
Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Department of Geography
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Innsbruck
- Postal Code
- A-6020
- Street
- Innrain 52 f
Where to apply
- Website
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=14229
Contact
- City
Innsbruck- Street
Innrain 52 f- Postal Code
A-6020
STATUS: EXPIRED
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