Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
- Department
- Personnel Management
- Research Field
- Technology » Water technologyEngineering » Water resources engineering
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Reference Number
- 55
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
The Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment, Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control wishes to fill a career position in compliance with § 99 (5) UG (tenure-track) in the field of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control with a focus on Water Supply.
Working time: 40 hours a week
Term of the employment relationship: 1st of October 2024, limited to a period of 6 years
Workplace: Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 4,752.30 (14x a year, in addition we also offer an attractive career development programme and an extensive range of social benefits)
Target group
§99 (5) positions offer academics with high potential and the relevant achievements the opportunity of an academic carrier ranging from a postdoc position to that of assistant professor and on to associated professor. The position of associated professor can be achieved at the latest six years after the appointment. §99 (5) positions are aimed at academics with a doctorate/PhD degree, with high potential, who are close to or have already successfully completed a habilitation. Experience at other universities or research institutes abroad is expressly welcome.
Tasks and focus areas
- Research in the field of Sanitary Engineering with a focus on Water Supply
- Research on securing the water supply, taking into account climatic and ecological challenges
- Research on alternative water resources that can ensure an adequate water supply
- Research on water quality requirements for water for non-potable useCo-operation and networking with other relevant institutes in the department and at BOKU
- Teaching and supervision or co-supervision of final papers within the scope of legal possibilities
- Transfer of knowledge and the promotion of junior researchers in line with the social responsibility of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
- Assumption of administrative tasks within the framework of university self-administration
- Acquisition and management of competitively funded national and international research projects
- Publish and present accomplished research results
- Represent the field of expertise at the national and international levels
Requirement profile
- Completed doctorate in a relevant field
- Sound professional experience in the scientific field as a postdoc
- Excellent publication achievements as well as international orientation and recognition
- Willingness and ability to lead your own research team incl. the necessary funding this requires (third-party funding)
- Enthusiasm for outstanding teaching
- Excellent written and spoken German and English or willingness to learn German in the first two years
- Interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching
Other desired qualifications
- Experience abroad as well as in teaching and leadership at universities and research institutions
- Diploma or M.sc. studies in a relevant field
- Experience in the acquisition, management and implementation of research projects
- High motivation and ability to work independent and in a team
- Management and personnel management skills, including skills in the areas of gender and diversity management as well as inclusion and accessibility in communication
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 submit your application in English incl.
- Curriculum vitae with detailed presentation of professional, teaching and research activities incl. ORCID
- List of all publications (refereed & non-refereed), lectures and projects
- Electronic transmission of the PDF files of five own publications which you consider to be particularly important
- Rough concept for future plans in research and teaching including your contribution to the scientific profile of the Department
- Teaching portfolio including evaluation results
- Brief explanation why you think you should be particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page)
- Contact details of 2 persons for possible reference letters
and indicating the reference code 55 to recruiting@boku.ac.at until 8th of May 2024 .
Applicants are not entitled to reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs incurred as a result of the selection procedure.
Requirements
- Research Field
- Technology » Water technology
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Vienna
- Postal Code
- 1190
- Street
- Muthgasse 18
- Geofield
Where to apply
- recruiting@boku.ac.at
Contact
- City
- Vienna
- Website
- Street
- Peter-Jordan-Straße 70
- Postal Code
- 1190