University Project Assistant

Publication Date: 07.10.2026
Application deadline: 06.11.2026
Job Category: Scientific staff
Job Profile: University Project Assistant
Employment Start: December 2026
Contract Duration: 12 mths.
Hours per week: 40 h/w
Employment Type: Temporary

Responsibilities

Research work in the hydraulic laboratory, focusing on river engineering and fluvial morphology
- Conducting and analysing controlled flume experiments to investigate the influence of bedforms on surface and depth-resolved flow velocities.
- Developing correction approaches and uncertainty bounds for reliable LSPIV-based discharge estimation in morphodynamically active flows.

The first year of employment will be dedicated to familiarisation and preparation. An extension of the position to a total of four years is envisaged, with the aim of completing a doctoral dissertation.

Admission Requirements

Completed Master’s or Diploma degree in civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, water management, or a comparable field of study.
Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Desired Qualification

Basic knowledge of river engineering and fluvial morphology
Ideally, expertise in experimental methods
Interest in measurement technology and its application in physical models; prior experience is an advantage
Sound knowledge of common IT applications, data management, and programming
Excellent written and spoken English skills; knowledge of German is desirable
Ability to work independently in a goal- and solution-oriented manner
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
High level of motivation and commitment, as well as gender and equality competence

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 € 52,865.40 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.