53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Startdate: 01.12.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 23.09.2027
Reference no.: 2826

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space in order to thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will join the research team around Martin Zuschin and assist in research, teaching and administration.
The focus of our research is on Conservation Paleobiology and Stratigraphic Paleobiology, with study areas including the Adriatic Sea, Eastern Mediterranean and Red Sea.

We study modern marine ecosystems and their Neogene and Quaternary fossil record.

Our focus is on benthic ecology, including level-bottom communities and coral reefs.

Our team Historical Ecology and Conservation Paleobiology currently consists of 1 postdoc, 3 preadocs and 2 master students together with technical and administrative staff.

We work at the interface of Marine Ecology, Paleontology and Sedimentology.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Conservation Paleobiology and Historical Ecology.
• We expect you to prepare detailed description of your doctoral thesis project (dissertation agreement) in 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently or in cooperation with Martin Zuschin within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Paleontology, Marine Biology or Marine Ecology.
• Experience in academic writing.
• Academic publications and conference presentations are of advantage.
• Competence in the taxonomy and / or ecology of benthic marine organisms (e.g., forams, corals, brachiopods, molluscs, vertebrates).
• Good command of written and spoken English (B2 Level).
• Competence in multivariate statistics.
• You should be a team player with high social skills.

What we offer / Duration of contract:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work from home within Austria upon agreement. 

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (on a full-time basis / 14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress and in mutual agreement, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
• With concise summary of your research interests and ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 2 p.)
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Martin Zuschin  

martin.zuschin@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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 10/31/2024 

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