University Assistant Postdoctoral in BioInvasions: The University of Vienna is seeking a highly motivated and qualified University Assistant (Postdoctoral) to join the Division of BioInvasions, Macroecology & Global Change at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research. The successful candidate will work on understanding and predicting the effects of environmental changes on the distribution and diversity of biota, with a particular focus on biological invasions. This is a part-time position with 20 working hours per week, on a limited contract until 31st August 2029. The job ID for this position is 805.
Designation: University Assistant (Postdoctoral)
Research Area: BioInvasions, Macroecology, Global Change, Biological Invasions, Biodiversity Change, Statistical Modelling, Phylogenetic Comparative Methods.
Location: Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research, University of Vienna, Austria.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctoral degree/PhD in biology (or equivalent).
- Experience in spatially explicit analyses and mapping of biodiversity.
- Experience in working with large-scale ecological and environmental data.
- Proficiency in advanced statistical analyses, preferably using R.
- Experience in studying biodiversity patterns across spatial and temporal scales.
- Strong background in one or more animal taxa (desirable).
- Interest in developing external grant applications (desirable).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (and preferably German).
- Ability to work in teams.
- Experience in teaching, project administration, and personnel management.
Job Description: The University Assistant (Postdoctoral) will play a leading role in research projects focusing on biodiversity patterns, particularly in the context of biological invasions and global change. The candidate will propose innovative research questions related to macroecology and macroevolutionary biology, with a specific emphasis on anthropogenic pressures. They will use established and innovative statistical modelling approaches to identify large-scale macroecological and macroevolutionary patterns and their underlying drivers. The successful candidate will work on extending the research questions to a wider range of organisms and regions, including animal taxa and understudied areas. Responsibilities include conceiving ideas, securing funding, conducting analyses, publishing scientific results, and mentoring students engaged in division projects. Additionally, the position includes teaching obligations of approximately 2 hours per week.
Profile:
- Doctoral degree/PhD in biology (or equivalent).
- Experience in spatially explicit analyses and mapping of biodiversity.
- Experience in working with large-scale ecological and environmental data.
- Proficiency in advanced statistical analyses, preferably using R.
- Experience in studying biodiversity patterns across spatial and temporal scales.
- Strong background in one or more animal taxa (desirable).
- Interest in developing external grant applications (desirable).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (and preferably German).
- Ability to work in teams.
- Experience in teaching, project administration, and personnel management.
Extent of Employment: Job grading in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are required to submit the following documents through the job portal:
- Scientific and educational curriculum vitae.
- Letter of motivation.
- List of publications.
- Doctoral Degree.
- Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters.
Last Date for Apply: The application deadline is 18th August 2023.
What We Offer:
- Work-life balance: Flexible working hours, remote/hybrid, and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
- Inspiring working atmosphere: An international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
- Good public transport connections: A central workplace in beautiful Vienna, easily accessible by public transport.
- Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen skills with over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
- Fair salary: Basic salary of EUR 4351.90, increasing with credited professional experience.
- Equal opportunities for everyone: Emphasis on diverse personalities in the team.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply through the University of Vienna’s job portal via the “Apply now” button.
Contact Information: For further information, please contact:
- Franz Essl (franz.essl@univie.ac.at)
- Bernd Lenzner (bernd.lenzner@univie.ac.at)
Additional Details: The University of Vienna is committed to an anti-discriminatory employment policy, equal opportunities, and diversity. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply, and preference will be given to female candidates with equal qualifications. The University aims to increase the number of women in senior and academic positions among the academic and general university staff.
