University Assistant (PhD position)

Start date/duration:

• as soon as possible
• for 4 years

Administrative unit:

• Hydraulic Engineering Unit

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
• 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 a written outline of 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

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 27.01.2026 stating the code TW-15529

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.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.