University Assistant postdoctoral

There are many good reasons to want to conduct research and teach at the University of Vienna. And one reason why some 7,700 faculty and staff members before you have chosen this university. They see themselves as individuals who need the freedom to pursue continuous growth, cutting-edge international research, and academic excellence. And in doing so, they enjoy freedoms and services that are not a given at other institutions. Is that what you’re looking for, too? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position will be based at the Department of Geology. It is renowned for its excellent research in sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
The department is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography, and Astronomy. With more than 30 faculty and staff members and over 300 students, the Department of Geology offers an
inspiring environment for conducting excellent basic research and addressing pressing societal challenges through research and teaching.

Your future tasks:

Active involvement in research, teaching, and administration; in particular:

• Research on the Late Paleozoic Glacial Period in southern Africa, with a focus on paleoglaciological field studies, photogrammetry, digital mapping, statistical analysis, and reproducible computer-aided workflows  
• A central element is the development of an open-source digital archive and a database containing data on the Late Paleozoic glacial period, into which existing and newly acquired geological datasets will be integrated
• Participation in and planning of fieldwork (typically up to 6 weeks per year)
• (Assistance with) submitting grant proposals
• (Co-)supervision of bachelor’s and master’s students
• Independent preparation and delivery of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• Support for the activities and direction of the subject area Geology

This is part of your personality: 

•    A Ph.D. / doctoral degree in Earth Sciences or a closely related field, completed by the start date of employment
•    In-depth knowledge of GIS (QGIS, ArcGIS)
•    Experience in applying photogrammetry and structure-from-motion methods to create high-resolution 3D models and orthomosaics
•    Experience in processing and analyzing imagery from drone surveys, ground-based photography, aerial photography, and remote sensing datasets
•    Experience applying quantitative and statistical methods to paleoglaciological datasets
•    Experience planning and conducting fieldwork (logistics, equipment, permits, data management)
•    Experience with paleoglaciological and geomorphological field investigations (including mapping, UAV surveys, sedimentological and geomorphological observations, sampling, etc.)
•    Willingness and ability to conduct fieldwork in southern Africa (typically up to 6 weeks per year)
•    Fluency in English
•    An outstanding publication record commensurate with academic seniority

What we offer:

Work-Life Balance: You have flexible working hours and, by arrangement, may also partly work remotely (within Austria).
Inspiring Work Environment: You are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed work environment.
Good public transportation access: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transportation.
In-house training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from a free selection of over 600 workshops per year.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The base salary of EUR 5,079.50 (based on full-time - 40 hours per week / amount as of January 1, 2027) increases if we can take your professional experience into account. We offer an initial contract for four years. This contract can be extended to six years in total by mutual agreement. 
Start your new job well-informed: The Welcome Compass supports you as you begin your role at the University of Vienna and settle into life in Vienna.
Equal opportunities for all: We’re excited to welcome every new member to our team!

It is that easy to apply:

•    With your academic resume / letter of intent
•    With your list of publications
•    With a summary of your main research areas (max. 1 page)
•    Contact information for references
•    Via our job portal / the “Apply Now” button