University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 15.09.2025
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Hydraulic 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 flood protection and climate change (in particular technical flood protection, natural retention, control), physical and numerical modelling (2D/3D)
• Independent research in the field of the dissertation topic
• Independent teaching, language of instruction German
• Collaboration in various research projects and publications
• Training and further education
• Administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completed Master's, Magister or Diplom degree (civil engineering, possibly environmental engineering or comparable field of study)
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Friendly and patient interaction with students and staff
• Willingness and pleasure in working independently
• Ability to work in a team

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 20 hours per week amounts to € 1.857 per month (14 times)*. The salary will be increased to € 2.785 for 30 hours per week once the dissertation agreement has been signed and sent to the Personnel Department. The salary will be higher if you have worked in a similar position before.

^*as of 2025

10.09.2025 stating the code TW-15329

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.