Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement) / Reference Code 50

Organisation: Universität für Bodenkultur

Research Field: Agricultural sciences - Agricultural products; Agricultural sciences - Other; Technology - Future technology; Technology - Production technology

Country: Österreich

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours per week: 20

Offer Starting Date: 15 April 2026

Reference Number: 50

Workplace: 1180 und 1210 Wien

Application Deadline: 1 April 2026

The Department of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Vegetables and Ornamentals is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate as temporary replacement.

Extent of employment: 20 hours per week

Duration of employment: as of now, limited to 30th of September 2028

Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1

Gross monthly salary: depending on previous eligible experience at least Euro 1.888,10, payable 14 times per year

Responsibilities

• Research and publication in the field of horticulture with a focus on stress physiology and control options for the target quality, quality on demand, of herbs, spices, aquatic plants and medicinal plants in various cultivation systems.
• Planning and conducting experiments in greenhouse and in the field, including data collection and statistical evaluation.
• Analyses of growth media and plants.
• Activities in the field of quality-enhancing measures and plant physiology.
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary areas of expertise.
• Contribution to the development of the Institute of Vegetables and Ornamentals and the Department of Agricultural Sciences.
• Presentation of the results at national and international conferences and events.
• Writing scientific publications and publishing the results in scientific journals, as well as active participation in national and international conferences with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree.
• Support in teaching and practice, development of teaching materials and funding applications.

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in Horticulture, agricultural sciences, biology, biochemistry or other equivalent university degree.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in laboratory analysis, such as wet chemistry, non-destructive analysis or sensory analysis.
• Basic knowledge of data analysis.
• Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, especially when dealing with problems with a physiological background.
• Didactic skills.

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Organisational skills.
• Knowledge of German at least level B2 highly desirable.
• Practical experience in horticulture.
• Experience abroad, especially in the field of horticulture.
• Experience in publishing or presenting scientific results to national and international audiences.
• Supervision experience in the subject-relevant area.
• Driver's licence class B.

Please send your job application including motivation letter, CV and certificates to HR Management, BOKU University, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: recruiting@boku.ac.at, Reference code 50.

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