Postgraduate Research Associate (project employment) / Reference Code 262

Organisation: Universität für Bodenkultur

Research Field: Environmental science - Water science; Environmental science - Natural resources management; Computer science - Modelling tools; Computer science - Programming

Country: Österreich

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours per week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 1 February 2026

Reference Number: 262

Workplace: 1200 Wien, Am Brigittenauer Sporn 3

Application Deadline: 29 December 2025

The Department of Landscape, Water and Infrastructure, Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and River Research is currently seeking Postgraduate Research Associate in project employment.

Extent of employment: 40 hours per week

Duration of employment: 1st of February 2026, limited to 31st of December 2027, with the option of temporary extension

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 3.776,10, payable 14 times per year

Responsibilities

• Participation in two EU-funded projects on the Danube.
• Assessment of issues related to sediments and river morphology, flood protection, hydropower, navigation and ecology.
• Application of hydromorphological assessment systems.
• Assignment of measures, especially nature-based solutions, to specific river sections of the Danube and its tributaries.
• Collaboration with project partners and stakeholders.
• Planning and preparation of restoration measures for presentation within a web-GIS.
• Preparation and follow-up of documents for meetings, preparation of presentation materials and organization of meetings.
• Contribution to the development and submission of research projects.
• Participation in national and international conferences and project meetings.
• Possibility to write scientific publications, including SCI journals.

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in Civil Engineering and Water Management or other equivalent university degree.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of GIS software, for example ArcGIS.
• Very good computer skills in Office applications, distinct organisational skills, excellent communication skills and flexibility.

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Experience with measure planning and planning tasks on rivers, for example in an engineering office.
• Understanding of technical, ecological and socioeconomic contexts and interest in interdisciplinary research.
• Skills in layout and graphics.
• Independence and strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with coordinating and organizing scientific projects is an advantage.

We offer

• Working at one of the best sustainability universities in Europe.
• Diverse and exciting area of responsibility in a collegial team.
• Hybrid way of working with home office option.
• Attractive training opportunities.

Please send your job application including motivation letter and CV to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna, E-Mail: recruiting@boku.ac.at, Reference code 262.

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