Start date/duration:
- from 01.04.2026
- for 4 years
Administrative unit:
- Environmental Engineering Unit
Extent of employment:
- 20 hours per week
Job Description:
Your tasks:
- Conduct independent research in the field of urban water management modelling, with a particular focus on nature-based solutions (NBS) for stormwater management and treatment as well as urban water balance modelling
- Analyse the impacts of climate change on urban drainage systems and develop, assess, and support the planning of adaptation measures
- Actively collaborate in the project NATURE THRIVES – NATURE-based urban water Transitions for Healthy, Resilient, InclusiVE regional Scapes and cooperate with national and international project partners in German and English
- Independently design and deliver university-level courses and conduct examinations
- Supervision of bachelor’s theses
- Contribute to the preparation, submission, coordination, and management of national and international third-party funded research projects
- Training and further education programmes
- Participation in organisational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Doctorate (PhD) in a relevant discipline (e.g. technical sciences, civil engineering, environmental engineering)
- Excellent expertise in urban drainage modelling, particularly related to nature-based solutions (NBS) for stormwater management
- Experience in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of laboratory and field experiments for the assessment of nature-based stormwater solutions
- Sound knowledge of Austrian and European standards and regulations for the planning and assessment of urban drainage systems
- Strong programming skills, e.g. in Python, R, or MATLAB
- Experience in presenting research results at national and international conferences
- Proven publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Excellent written and spoken English and German language skills
- Teaching skills, experience in supervising students
- Experience in acquiring and managing national and international third-party funded projects
- Demonstrated leadership skills in working with student assistants and project staff
- Strong teamwork skills, reliability, and organisational competence
- Enthusiasm for university research
- Ability to work independently and show initiative
Euraxess: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/TW-15590
The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:
https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile/#post-doc
Our offer:
With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more! https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/.
The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 2.507 per month (14 times)*.
*as of 2026
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 20.02.2026 stating the code TW-15590
Contact:
If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Manfred Kleidorfer
Phone: +43 512 507 62134
Email: manfred.kleidorfer@uibk.ac.at
The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.
The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.
The University of Innsbruck bears the “We are inclusive” seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.
