University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 15.09.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Environmental Engineering Section

Extent of employment:

• 20 hours per week; will be increased to 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Dissertation in the field of urban water management, stormwater management and climate change adaptation
• Independent research in the field of urban water management
• Independent teaching
• Training and further education
• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed relevant Master's, Magister or Diplom degree in the field of civil or environmental engineering, environmental sciences, geography, spatial planning, hydrology or a related discipline
• Please enclose written considerations on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Knowledge of urban water management and climate change adaptation (heavy rainfall and heat islands) desirable
• Modelling experience in the field of drainage systems and hydrology
• Programming skills with MATLAB, Python or similar, as well as GIS knowledge an advantage
• Very good knowledge of German and English required
• Ability to work in a team with lecturers, institute staff and supervised students

Euraxess:

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 08.07.2025 stating the code TW-15161

Contact:

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.