Postgraduate Research Associate

Offer Description

The Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and River Research is currently seeking Postgraduate Research Associate (project employment)

Extent of employment: 20 hours per week (with a possibility of extension up to 40 hours per week)
Duration of employment: as of now, limited to 31st of January 2028
Workplace: 1200 Vienna, Am Brigittenauer Sporn 3
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least (for 20 h/week): € 1.888,10
(payable 14 times per year)

To support a multi-year project aimed at highlighting the activities of BOKU University in the context of the EU Missions “Soil Deal for Europe” and “Restore our Ocean and Waters,” we are seeking a postgraduate research associate (20 hours per week) to join our interdisciplinary project team. The goal of the project is to work on transformative solutions for the sustainable use, protection, and revitalization of soils and waters in 1 collaboration with society. The advertised Prae-Doc position focuses on the topics of water, pedagogy and citizen science.

Responsibilities

Participation in the development, implementation, and operation of exhibitions and guided tours for schoolchildren and the general public (e.g., Public Lab)
Internal and external visibility for BOKU (e.g., working with different CMS systems such as TYPO3 or Joomla) for projects, initiatives, and content related to the EU missions “Soil” and
“Waters”
Coordination and organization of events (e .g., workshops, excursions, community engagement) on mission-related topics
Reporting on project activities for the university leadership and funding agencies
Social media activities on mission-related topics
Coordination and execution of project-internal support services for BOKU partners
Active participation in project meetings

Required skills and qualifications

Diploma degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Biology or other equivalent university degree
Language skills : Excellent German and English skills both spoken and written
Successfully completed degree in natural sciences, preferably with a clear focus on water science-related content
Experience with or basic knowledge of pedagogy, didactics, citizen science
Basic knowledge of using Facebook, Linkedln , and CMS systems
Independent and reliable work ethic
Strong teamwork skills

Desirable skills and qualifications

Experience in conducting research projects is an advantage
Experience in water sciences
Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
Eperience participating in a citizen science project
Experience in social media communication
Open and communicative demeanor
Experience in customer support

We offer

Work in a dynamic research field
Informal and respectful work environment
Comprehensive statt development program at BOKU University
Diverse tasks offering ins ights into various research areas and traning approaches (https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgtZ1oLF7gY)
An exciting and varied rotes in a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and collaborative team

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: recruiting@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 03)

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

www.boku.ac.at