Senior Scientist

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Job description: Offer DescriptionJob description:At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them contribute to enabling excellent research and teaching through their expertise and work in administration and organisation. They know how they can work best. Flexible, remote and with as much freedom as they need to develop their potential. You know, too? We are looking for a/anSenior Scientist53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and AstronomyStartdate: 01.09.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)Limited until: 31.08.2026Reference no.: 4128Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsYour personal sphere of play:Your future position is at the Department of Palaeontology with currently three professors, two tenure (track) professors and two ao. professors. Excellent research at the department is done in the fields of Conservation Palaeobiology and Historical Ecology, Evolutionary Morphology, Geobiology, Palaeobotany and terrestrial ecosystems, and Palaeoecosystems. The department is part of the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. There, currently 28 professorships and 11 tenure (track) professorships are grouped around four thematic areas: “Cosmos”, “Earth”, “Environment”, and “Anthroposphere”.Your future tasks:Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You support the working groups at the Department of Palaeontology and at other Earth Science departments at the faculty with your statistical expertise.
• You teach statistics in the Earth Science curriculum and you support students with your statistical expertise.
• You build up an independent research profile in the field of Palaeobiology and Palaeontology.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• You publish internationally and give lectures on different topics in Palaeontology.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise students at the Department of Palaeontology.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Palaeobiology or Palaeontology
• Outstanding dissertation
• IT skills and outstanding competence in multivariate statistics.
• Outstanding competence in the programming language R.
• Experience in teaching statistics.
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience in research management and in leading project staff
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• Research and teaching history in Historical Ecology and Conservation Palaeobiology is a significant advantage
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

Additional InformationBenefitsWhat we offer:Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours. Working from home within Austria is possible partly upon agreement. Also part-time work can be possible upon agreement.Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) increases, if we can credit professional experience.(Initially) Fixed-term contract: The Senior Scientist position will initially be limited to one year (preferred starting date: 1 September 2025), with the option of making it permanent by mutual agreement.Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universität Wien Country Austria City Wien Postal Code 1010 GeofieldContact CityWien WebsiteStreetUniversitätsring 1 Postal Code1010STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €4932.9 per month

Location: Wien

Job date: Sun, 03 Aug 2025 02:23:42 GMT

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