The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a
University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Department of Palaeontology
Reference number: 12506
The Palaeoecosystem team (Prof. Dr. Petra Heinz) has an open position in the field of micropalaeontology. The advertised position is located in the Department of Palaeontology which represents an interface between Earth Sciences and Life Sciences.
Surface sediments from the Arctic Ocean will be analysed, with main focus on benthic foraminiferal faunas. The project is planned in strong cooperation with Jutta Wollenburg (Alfred Wegener Institute, Germany).
The group is looking for a highly motivated research assistant aiming at a doctoral degree working with benthic foraminifera. We offer an excellent working environment in a creative team.
The successful candidate will be member of the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences VISESS (https://visess.univie.ac.at/).
The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years,unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.
Duration of employment: 4 year/s
Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
Participation in research, teaching and administration:
- Participation in research projects / research studies
- Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
- We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings and field trips
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
Profile:
The candidate has:
- Masters or Diploma degree in Palaeontology, Biology, Geology, or other related fields of sciences
- Willingness to participate at scientific cruises
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
Desirable qualifications:
- Experience and knowledge in the field of foraminifera/micropalaeontolgy
- Teaching experience
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Geosciences
|
Palaeontology |
MUST |
Education:
Educational institution
|
Educational level |
Special subject |
Importance |
University
|
Geology, Mineralogy |
Palaeontology |
SHOULD |
University
|
Biology, Botany, Zoology |
- |
SHOULD |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
English
|
Very good knowledge |
MUST |
Computer-Skills:
Type of computer skills
|
Specified computer skills |
Importance |
Basic Knowledge
|
MS Office |
SHOULD |
Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (
http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 03.01.2022, mentioning reference number 12506.
For further information please contact Heinz, Petra +43-1-4277-53580.
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (
http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12506
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