Postdoctoral Research Associate (temporary replacement) / Reference Code 33

7 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna

Department

Personnel Management

Research Field

Environmental science » Natural resources management
Economics » Environmental economics
Technology » Energy technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

7

Offer Starting Date

8 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

33

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Institut of Sustainable Economic Development is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate (temporary replacement).

Extent of employment:         7 hours per week

Duration of employment:      8th of May 2024, limited to 7th of May 2028

Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14 times per year): B1 lit. b, € 831,70

Responsibilities:

• Independent research in the field of integrated modeling of renewable energy systems with a focus on the development and integration of energy system models in the context of inter- and transdisciplinary research
• Independent teaching in German and English in the department
• Co-supervision of master's theses and dissertations
• Collaboration in the interdisciplinary competence fields of BOKU as well as in national and international cooperation programs
• Representation of the department in a national and international context
• Active participation in the self-administration of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna

Required skills ans qualifications:

• Doctorate degree/PhD
• Diploma degree in Environmental- and Bio-Resource Management, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: German, English
• Professional experience as a post-doc researcher
• Experience in inter- and transdisciplinary research Project management or collaboration
• Excellent practical experience in programming in Python, R or GAMS
• Proof of relevant publications in international journals

Desired skills and qualifications:

• Proven collaboration with international research groups
• Proof of international research stays
• Experience in using climate data to simulate renewable energy production
• Experience in the development of model chains (along climatic, bio-physical, ecological, economic, and social components)
• Experience in programming and using GIS-based models
• Portuguese skills

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

to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: [email protected] . (Reference code: 33)

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

Environmental science » Natural resources management

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

Insitute of Sustainable Economic Development

Country

Austria

City

Vienna

Postal Code

1180

Street

Feistmantelstraße 4

Geofield

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