The Department of Integrative Biology and Biodiversity Research, Institute of
Zoology is currently seeking a
Postdoctoral Research Associate
(Reference code: 09)
Extent of employment: 40 Hours per Week
Duration of employment: 01.04.2014 – 31.03.2020
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for
university staff: B1 lit. b
The Institute of Zoology seeks an animal ecologist to complement its research
fields: Agroecology, Soil Zoology and Ecology, and Landscape Ecology. We are
looking for researchers working on terrestrial systems and preferably with
invertebrates, e.g. focusing on Community Ecology and Ecosystem Functions.
There is the opportunity to develop an own working group and new lectures.
Responsibilities
The new colleague will
- do research and publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- apply for and lead third-party funded research projects
- teach undergraduate and graduate students supervise Master and PhD theses
- engage appropriately in service to the institute and the university
- acquire the Habilitation ("Venia docendi")
Besides the ability to fulfill these tasks, we expect applicants to have
proficiency in the taxonomy of an animal group (e.g., experience in
identification), to be well versed in data analysis and modern ecological
methods, and to have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Further requirements are:
- a PhD in Zoology, Animal Ecology, or comparable disciplines
- excellent interpersonal skills
- very good English
Applications can be submitted until: 13.02.2014
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the
number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are
strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates
will be given preference. Applicants should submit the following documents (as
a single PDF): a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; a statement of
future research plans and how they will strengthen our research fields;
teaching interests; and the names and contact information of three possible
referees.
Please send your application to Personnel department, University of Natural
Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70; E-Mail:
[email protected]. (Reference code: 09)
We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses
incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.
Vice Rector for Human Resource Management and Organisational Development:
Univ.Doz. DI Dr. Georg Haberhauer, MBA
