University Assistant (postdoc)

Start date/duration:

• from 01.11.2025
• for 6 years

Administrative unit:

• Department of Geology

Extent of employment:

• 40 hours per week

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent field-based research in the field of structural geology and tectonics with a regional focus on the Alpine region
• Independent organisation of courses and examinations. Supervision of students including the supervision of bachelor theses
• Active contribution to academic self-administration (i.e. Taking on general research, teaching and administrative tasks)
• Develop cooperation within the Research center for Geodynamics and Geomaterials
• Assistance with outreach and science communication

Your profil:

• Completed doctoral (PhD) degree in Earth Sciences or a related field.
• Scientific achievements beyond the dissertation are desired, documented by publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven expertise in field-based research in the areas of structural geology and tectonics. Prior knowledge of the regional geology of the Alps is expected.
• Experience with laboratory-based analytical methods and/or tectonic modeling, especially with potential for collaboration with existing research groups and laboratories at the institute.
• Experience in academic teaching in structural geology and tectonics is welcome.
• Excellent spoken and written English; German language skills are an advantage
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Application documents:

• A scientific and professional curriculum vitae
• A letter of motivation outlining the applicant’s interest in the position and relevant qualifications (maximum 2 pages)
• A description of completed and ongoing research activities (maximum 2 pages)
• A brief research concept, including a perspective on planned research activities at the Department of Geology, University of Innsbruck (maximum 2 pages)

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! .

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 4.933 per month (14 times)^*.

^*as of 2025

20.08.2025 stating the code GEO-15236

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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.