The University of Salzburg is inviting applications for a doctoral candidate position as part of its ‘Excellence in Digital Sciences and Interdisciplinary Technologies’ (EXDIGIT) initiative. This opportunity allows successful candidates to conduct research in collaboration with established experts in the field.
Designation
Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d; 30 hours/week; until 31 August 2028)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Representation of place and geographical information |
| Location | University of Salzburg, Austria |
| Salary | EUR 2786.10 gross for 30 hours/week, paid 14 times a year |
| Application Review Start | 28 April 2025 (continuing until the position is filled) |
Research Areas
Candidates are encouraged to focus on one or more of the following topics:
- Geographical concepts (space and place)
- Semantics of place representations
- Laws about geographical information
- Formal reasoning with geographical information
- Structural perspectives on geographical information
- Theoretical understanding of geographical topics
Candidates from the following fields are particularly encouraged to apply:
- Geographical Information Science/Geoinformatics
- Human Geography and Social Sciences
- Mathematics and Cognitive Science
- Cartography and Visualization
- Information Science and Philosophy
- Computer Science and Human-Computer Interaction
- Network Science and Physics
- Spatial Planning and Urban Analytics
- Humanities
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants should possess a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in areas relevant to the above research topics.
- A strong interest in interdisciplinary research settings is essential.
- Candidates should be capable of independent research and willing to publish results at scientific conferences and journals.
Description
The doctoral candidate will engage deeply with interdisciplinary research while collaborating with Dr. Franz-Benjamin Mocnik, the EXDIGIT Professor of Space and Place in Information Sciences. The role includes the opportunity to establish an independent academic profile, conduct publishable research, assist in organizing scientific events, and contribute to the acquisition of third-party funding.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications in English, including:
- Cover letter detailing motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- MSc thesis or equivalent document
- List of publications (if available)
- A brief description of envisaged research
- Contact details for three references
Applications must be submitted as PDF files to:
Email: pmoq6oyQ3.exdi5iZEuRgit@iZEuRBplus.d1AWh9ac.aEuRBd1tz2XU@8
Subject: ‘Application EXDIGIT/Mocnik’
Last Date to Apply
The review of applications will begin on 28 April 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.
