University Assistant (Post-Doc) 20 hours/week | limited to 4 years – Department für Raumplanung – Vienna, Austria

TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto «Technology for People». As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Spatial Planning, in the Research Unit of Urban and Regional Research TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc for a period of expected 4 years for 20 hours/week. With this position we seek to strengthen our research focus on processes of financialisation and/or housing policies.

Tasks:

• Contribution to the research activities in the research unit as well as independent and goal-oriented research
• Independent teaching or participation in teaching and supervision of students
• Develop methods, concepts, as well as their realization and evaluation and the willingness to contribute in interdisciplinary scientific projects
• Participation and organisation of academic events
• Contribution to existing grants and grant writing activities
• Contribution to publication activities
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the research division and the faculty

Your profile:

• Completion of an appropriate doctorate and in-depth knowledge of the subject area (Geography, Urban Studies, Planning) (Successful defence of thesis required before starting date).
• Deep interest into processes of financialisation and/or housing policies as well as housing systems
• Experience and interest in national and international research cooperation as well as in project management and presentations
• Interdisciplinary work and problem solving skills
• Experience in teaching and publication activities as well as interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students
• Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
• Excellent command of the English language and very good communicative skills and team competences

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style withhome office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
• Contributing to externally funded research projects is desired and possible, incl. an increase of weekly working hours

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,176.00/month gross, 14 times/year for 20 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income. We look forward to receiving your application until September 21th, 2023.For content questions please contact us by Email.

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.