Senior Scientist in the field of high-pressure systems

Publication Date: 20.05.2026
Application deadline: 06.06.2026
Job Category: Professional Career Path
Job Profile: Senior Scientist
Employment Start: October 2026
Hours per week: 40 h/w
Employment Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

Development and preparation of competitive research proposals (including project conceptualization, methodological design, budget planning, and consortium building)
Management and scientific supervision of third-party funded projects (including coordination of project partners, resource management, and reporting to funding agencies)
Independent implementation and further development of numerical simulations in the field of pipe hydraulics (1D/3D), as well as surge tank and transient flow processes (including model setup, calibration, validation, and interpretation of results)
Independent design and delivery of courses and examinations; continuous academic and organizational supervision of students (including supervision of Master’s theses)
Contribution to administrative and organizational tasks of the institute (particularly in teaching coordination, project administration, and internal coordination)
Active participation in university committees and working groups (e.g., equal opportunities committee, sustainability board)
Representation of the institute in national and international professional bodies and networks (e.g., ICOLD, IAHR)

Admission Requirements

Completed doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g. hydraulic engineering, hydraulics, or related disciplines)
Several years of relevant professional experience in high-head hydropower systems and transient hydraulics (minimum 5 years, preferably in academic or non-academic research institutions and in the execution of research projects)
Proven experience in the independent management and coordination of research projects
Demonstrated success in acquiring third-party funding from public funding agencies or industry partners
Excellent command of German and English, both written and spoken

Desired Qualification

Experience in three-dimensional numerical flow simulation in the context of high-head hydropower systems, particularly in the hydraulic design of surge tanks
Experience in conducting physical model experiments.
Experience in participation in scientific and/or academic committees
Willingness to engage in continuous professional development, particularly within the training programs offered by the Technische Universität Graz

We Offer

Interesting area of responsibility	Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break – depending on working hours)	International training and teaching opportunities
Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women	Family-friendly employer
Subsidy for public transport	University’s sports program
Shopping Discounts	Workplace Health Management
Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies	Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
Safe and stable working environment	Company pension funds

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.

Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).

People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.

About us

Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

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Organisational Unit

The Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management (IWB) at Graz University of Technology is engaged in research, teaching, and professional practice across key areas of hydraulic engineering and water resources management. It combines fundamental engineering principles with applied research and plays an active role in numerous national and international projects.

A defining feature of the institute is the application of a broad methodological spectrum, including physical modelling, numerical simulation, and field measurements, which are closely integrated. This combined approach enables a comprehensive analysis of complex hydraulic and morphodynamic processes.

In addition to advanced infrastructure for the numerical modelling of low- and high-head systems, the institute operates two laboratories, where both planform (area) models and flume experiments are conducted.

Application Documents

a CV (with copies of diplomas).
a list of publications highlighting the 5 most important publications.
a research statement describing past and planned research activities (2 pages max.).
a teaching statement (2 pages max.) and evaluations of past teaching activities (if available).
names and contact information of two references.