Senior Scientist

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At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ...

Senior Scientist

53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2026 | Working hours: 10.00 | Classification CBA:

Limited contract until: 05/31/2028

Job ID: 5945

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The Department of Geography and Regional Research is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. It is the largest and oldest Geography department in Austria. Scientific degrees are offered in a bachelor program, in four master programs, in teacher education (bachelor program and master program), in a faculties-arching master program in "Environmental Sciences", and on doctoral level. Details on the Department can be access on http://geographie.univie.ac.at/en/home/.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The position is assigned to the research group Physical Geography ENGAGE - Geomorphic Systems and Risk Research, which has a sound reputation in the domains of geomorphic systems and hazard and risk research including landslides, "human impact" on geosystems and spatial modeling of geomorphic processes as well as in the applied research including global environmental change, natural hazards and -risks, vulnerability, multi-hazard risk and early warning systems.

Your future tasks:

Supervision of infrastructure field equipment

Continuous contribution to the scientific profile of the University of Vienna in the field of (Physical) Geography by conducting own research activities leading to scientific publications

Participation in research, teaching and administration

Participation in evaluation activities and in quality assurance

Moderating the NoeSLIDE project (noeslide.at)

Participation in research projects

(International) publishing and presentation activities

Project application and (external) fundraising

Spatio-temporal modelling and observation of earth surface processes

Analysis of human impact on the earth surface

Scientific supervision of IT-Systems

Organization, supervision of and contributions to geomorphic field work

Development and implementation of web-based visualizations of landslide monitoring data

Independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement

Examination activities

Support of students

This is part of your personality:

PhD / Doctorate in the field Physical Geography and/or Geomorphology and/or Applied Geosciences

Professional competence in Geomorphology, human impact on geosystems and natural hazards and risks

Outstanding dissertation

Experience in moderating landslide monitoring programs.

High research initiatives proven by international refereed publications

Willingness to contribute to research management, leading small teams and guiding project assistants

Computer literacy and GIS knowledge

Modelling experience in spatio-temporal analysis of earth surface processes

High level of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

Knowledge of principles of teaching

Experience in teaching / experience in e-learning

Knowledge of university structures and processes

High command of written and oral language

Proven ability to work in teams

Ability to manage conflicts

Didactic qualifications

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours. Working remotely ("tele work") is partly possible upon agreement / within Austria.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b, i.e. a gross monthly salary of EUR 5,014.30 (on a full time, i.e. 40h/week, basis; 14 times per year; amount as of 1 January 2026), with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent

With your list of publications

With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)

Doctoral Degree

Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters

Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Thomas Glade

thomas.glade@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 08/09/2026