Senior Scientist (postdoc) (all genders welcome)

Department of Geography and Regional Studies  
Scientific Staff  | Full time
Application deadline:  10 January 2024
Reference code: 655/23

Announcement

The University of Klagenfurt, with approximately 1,500 employees and over 12,000 students, is located in the Alps-Adriatic region and consistently achieves excellent placements in rankings. The motto “per aspera ad astra” underscores our firm commitment to the pursuit of excellence in all activities in research, teaching and university management. The principles of equality, diversity, health, sustainability and compatibility of work and family life serve as the foundation for our work at the university.

The University of Klagenfurt is pleased to announce the following open position at the Department of Geography and Regional Studies at the Faculty of Social Sciences with an expected starting date of February 1st, 2024:

Senior Scientist (postdoc) (all genders welcome)

Level of employment: 100 %

Minimum salary: € 60,926.60 per annum (gross), Classification according to collective agreement: B1 lit.b

Limited to: Temporary, for the duration of the replacement of the job holder (presumably 5 years)

Application deadline: by January 10th, 2024

Reference code: 655/23

The Department of Geography and Regional Studies at the University of Klagenfurt is looking for new staff in the fields of economic geography, sustainability and quantitative methods.

Area of responsibility

• Independent teaching in the field of economic geography and methods as well as further development of the department’s study programmes
• Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses and conducting examinations
• Assistance with administrative and organisational tasks of the department
• Participation in the acquisition and organisation of third-party funded projects and publication activities
• Independent academic research with the aim of developing your own research profile

Requirements

• Completed dissertation in economic geography or a related discipline at a domestic or foreign higher education institution
• Research activity related to sustainability transitions
• Proven knowledge of quantitative methods
• Relevant publications in scientific journals
• Very good written and spoken English skills

Desired skills

• Didactic experience
• Methodological expertise in the fields of social network analysis or geographic information systems
• Experience in the organization of projects and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Written and spoken German
• Ability to work in a team

Additional information

Our Offer:

The employment contract is concluded with a starting salary of € 4,351.90 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognised in accordance with the collective agreement).

The University of Klagenfurt also offers:

• Personal and professional advanced training courses, management and career coaching
• Numerous attractive additional benefits, see also https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• The opportunity to live and work in the attractive Alps-Adriatic region with a wide range of leisure activities in the spheres of culture, nature and sports

The application:

If you are interested in this position, please apply in German or English providing the following documents:

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• List of courses held (if available)
• Research proposal (1 page)
• Certificates / Confirmations
• Please provide three references (contact details of persons who the university may contact by telephone for information purposes)

 To apply, please select the position with the reference code 655/23 in the category “Scientific Staff” using the link “Apply for this position”.

Candidates must furnish proof that they meet the required qualifications by January 10th, 2024 at the latest.

For further information on this specific vacancy, please contact Max-Peter Menzel (max-peter.menzel@aau.at). General information about the university as an employer can be found at https://jobs.aau.at/en/the-university-as-employer/. At the University of Klagenfurt, recruitment and staff matters are accompanied not only by the authority responsible for the recruitment procedure but also by the Equal Opportunities Working Group and, if necessary, by the Representative for Disabled Persons.

The University of Klagenfurt aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore specifically invites qualified women to apply for the position. Where the qualification is equivalent, women will be given preferential consideration.

People with disabilities or chronic diseases, who fulfil the requirements, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Travel and accommodation costs incurred during the application process will not be refunded.