Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Austrian Academy of Sciences, The Human Resource Department
- Research Field
- Astronomy » Astrophysics
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- 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
Job ID: IWF020DOC224
As part of its Young Researcher Programme YRP @ Graz, the Space Research Institute (IWF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), University of Graz and the Graz University of Technology jointly invite applications for
PhD Student Position (f/m/x)
(part-time, 30h per week)
in interdisciplinary space science and planetary research. The YRP @ Graz is a collaboration between the IWF, the Graz University of Technology and the University of Graz. The successful candidates will benefit from the network of supervisors across these institutions. The PhD projects offered with further details can be found here: https://www.oeaw.ac.at/en/iwf/research/young-researcher-program/phd-students
We seek excellent candidates with a strong background in natural sciences. Successful candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physics, astrophysics, geoscience, computational chemistry or equivalent at the latest by the starting date of the position but preferably at the time of application. Previous experience on aspects of astrophysics, machine learning and related fields, and a track record of team work will be beneficial for the selection, as will experience in computational coding.
The appointment can begin September 01st, 2024 or earlier, and will be for min. of three years. We offer an annual gross salary of € 37.773,33, according to the collective agreement of the respective institution.
The first stage of the application process is anonymised, the second stage takes the form of an interview.
To apply for these positions, an anonymous questionnaire (use weblink above) has to be filled in. No further documents are required at this stage of the application process. The form includes questions about scientific skills, the candidate’s master thesis, information on master courses taken, asks for a statement of interest and a statement about research integrity. Please, submit the form no later than April 30th, 2024.
Inquiries about the YRP @ Graz position should be directed Dr Ruth-Sophie Taubner ruth-sophie.taubner@oeaw.ac.at, mentioning Job ID: IWF020DOC224.
The Austrian Academy of Science, the Graz University of Technology, and the University of Graz pursue a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Astronomy » Astrophysics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- The Space Research Institute (IWF)
- Country
- Austria
- Geofield
Where to apply
- ruth-sophie.taubner@oeaw.ac.at
Contact
- State/Province
- Vienna
- City
- Vienna
- Website
- Street
- Dr. Ignaz Seipel Platz 2
- Postal Code
- 1010