University Assistant (prae doc)

27 May 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy

Department

Department of Geography and Regional Research

Research Field

Geography » Human geography
Geography » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

14 Jun 2023 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

30

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

14206

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

0

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

No

Offer Description

- Development and completion of a paper-based dissertation on an innovative topic related to urban vulnerability and adaptation to climate change (comparative case study analysis is appreciated), with preferably quantitative (and qualitative) assessments of interrelated processes
- Participation in teaching activities of the working group as well as independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement, including supervision of students
- Participation in scientific studies, research projects, publications and other academic activities of the working group
- Participation in the preparation of research proposals and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Contributing to curricula activities, taking on coordination tasks (e.g. Spring School organization, science communication)
- Administrative responsibilities and science communication
- Involvement in the organization of workshops, conferences, etc.

Requirements
Skills/Qualifications

- University Master degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Science and Technology, or related fields
- Interdisciplinary background in urban studies, with a focus on environmental or technology studies, or related topics
- Good knowledge of quantitative research methods, statistics, and GIS (modelling), qualitative methods are an asset
- Experience in conducting empirical research (e.g. in the course of the Master thesis)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, working knowledge of German is required or to be acquired, additional languages are an asset
Desirable qualifications are
- Research or study experiences abroad

Applications have to include:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Short doctoral project proposal (1-2 pages)
- Degree certificates

Specific Requirements

- University Master degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Science and Technology, or related fields
- Interdisciplinary background in urban studies, with a focus on environmental or technology studies, or related topics
- Good knowledge of quantitative research methods, statistics, and GIS (modelling), qualitative methods are an asset
- Experience in conducting empirical research (e.g. in the course of the Master thesis)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, working knowledge of German is required or to be acquired, additional languages are an asset
Desirable qualifications are
- Research or study experiences abroad

Applications have to include:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Short doctoral project proposal (1-2 pages)
- Degree certificates

Research Field

Geography » Human geography

Years of Research Experience

None

Research Field

Geography » Other

Years of Research Experience

None

Additional Information
Benefits

www.univie.ac.at

Eligibility criteria

- University Master degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Science and Technology, or related fields
- Interdisciplinary background in urban studies, with a focus on environmental or technology studies, or related topics
- Good knowledge of quantitative research methods, statistics, and GIS (modelling), qualitative methods are an asset
- Experience in conducting empirical research (e.g. in the course of the Master thesis)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, working knowledge of German is required or to be acquired, additional languages are an asset

Selection process

- University Master degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Science and Technology, or related fields
- Interdisciplinary background in urban studies, with a focus on environmental or technology studies, or related topics
- Good knowledge of quantitative research methods, statistics, and GIS (modelling), qualitative methods are an asset
- Experience in conducting empirical research (e.g. in the course of the Master thesis)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English, working knowledge of German is required or to be acquired, additional languages are an asset

Additional comments

The University of Vienna was founded in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world and one of the largest in Central Europe. At present, about 88,000 students are enrolled in 180 courses at the University of Vienna. The University of Vienna is also the largest teaching and research institution in Austria with 8,900 employees, 6,700 of whom are scientists and academics.

Website for additional job details

http://www.univie.ac.at

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Geography and Regional Research

Country

Austria

State/Province

VIENNA

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Street

Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG)

Where to apply

E-mail

jobcenter@univie.ac.at

Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/

Street

Universitätsstraße 7 (NIG)

Postal Code

1010

E-Mail

geographie@univie.ac.at

Phone

+43-1-4277-53101

Fax

+43-1-4277-9531

STATUS: EXPIRED