Postdoctoral Research Associate / Reference Code 76

9 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna

Department

Personnel Management

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other
Agricultural sciences » Other
Environmental science » Ecology
Environmental science » Natural resources management

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

30 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Aug 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

76

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research, Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Extent of employment:              40 hours per week

Duration of employment:            1st of August 2024, limited to 31st of July 2030

Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14 times per year): B1, € 4.752,30

Responsibilities:

• Scientifc work on the topic of sustainable hunting and hunting management
• Independent management of wildlife ecology and hunting projects (from application to implementation), with a focus on Austria and Central Europe
• Publication activities in scientific journals and popular hunting journals
• Public relations work (third mission) on hunting-related topics
• Teaching in the field of wildlife ecology, wildlife management and especially hunting management for bachelor and master curricula at BOKU
• Teaching in the field of further education in the hunting context, in particular in the university further education course in hunting management
• Participation in university self-administration at the institute and in the department

Required skills and qualifications:

• Doctorate degree/PhD in wildlife ecology or hunting
• Language skills: German and English
• Possession of a valid Austrian hunting license or equivalent qualification and active hunting practice
• Sound experience in research and teaching on wildlife ecology and hunting topics
• Proven track record in acquiring third-party funding and publishing in scientific journals and popular science magazines
• Strong communication skills and willingness to cooperate with different interest groups and land users
• Class B driver's license
• Experience in the management of research groups

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna 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.

Please send your job application incl.

• motivation letter
• CV
• Proof of the required knowledge and experience

to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: [email protected] . (Reference code: 76)

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

www.boku.ac.at

 

 

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Additional comments

Please note that the full job description is only available in German.

Website for additional job details

https://short.boku.ac.at/jobboerse

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Postal Code

1180

Street

Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Vienna

Website

http://www.boku.ac.at

Street

Peter-Jordan-Straße 70

Postal Code

1190

STATUS: EXPIRED