University Assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Independent and collaborative research in the field of environmental systems science with a focus on system modeling and sustainability assessment
• Teaching courses in the above-mentioned field and supervising bachelor's and master's students
• Developing a research profile in the field of environmental systems science, sustainability or innovation research
• Collaborative application for third-party funded research projects
• Participating in university self-administration and organizational tasks at the institute

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate in environmental systems science, innovation and sustainability research, mathematics, physics, or a related subject
• Very good knowledge in one or more of the following research areas:
• System modeling and simulation (system dynamics, agent-based)
• System optimization
• Sustainability assessment in the field of innovation and technology research
• Experience in the fields of biomass research, resource use, wood value chains, and bio-based product and process innovations
• Very good knowledge of modeling wood-based systems and their sustainability aspects, especially in a sectoral and regional context
• Very good English and German language skills
• Very good programming skills (Python), experience with system modeling software (Stella, Vensim, Netlogo, or similar)
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary context with perspectives from the natural sciences, social sciences, and economics
• Scientific publishing activity
• Interest in complex systems and interrelationships
• Experience in designing and conducting research projects
• Teaching experience
• Ability to conduct independent research, strong teamwork and organizational skills
• High level of commitment and motivation for scientific work
• Skills in working in international and interdisciplinary teams
• The position offers the opportunity to obtain a postdoctoral qualification

Application Documents

Please send your application in English including curriculum vitae with a detailed description of your professional, teaching and research activities, list of all publications (refereed / non-refereed), lectures, projects, rough concept for future plans in research and teaching, as well as a short explanation why you think you are particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page A4).

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information please contact Prof. Tobias Stern ([emailprotected]) at +43 (0) 316 / 380 - 7344.

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.