University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• from 16.02.2026
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Geotechnical 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 geotechnics and natural hazards
• Own research with the aim of writing a dissertation
• Teaching in the field of geotechnics and natural hazards
• Participation in research projects
• Administrative tasks
• Training and further education

Your profile:

• Completed relevant master's or diploma programme (civil engineering, environmental engineering)
• In-depth knowledge of: Geotechnics, numerical calculations with discrete element method, model tests, laboratory tests, geotechnical measurements, natural hazards, mass movements, rockfall modelling, geotechnical field tests
• Very good knowledge of German (written and spoken)
• Good knowledge of English
• Ability to work independently
• Interdisciplinary interest
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)
• Cooperative character
• Ability to work in a team, creative problem-solving skills

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! .

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 17.10.2025 stating the code TW-15367

Contact:

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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.