Assistant Professorship – Tenure Track (all genders)

Job title:

Assistant Professorship – Tenure Track (all genders)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

High Resolution Forest Remote SensingTU 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 Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, in the Research Unit of Photogrammetry, TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position for 40 hours/week. Expected start: November 2024.The position is initially limited to a period of expected six years and, if a qualification agreement is concluded and fulfilled, includes the possibility of being taken on as an Associate Professor for an indefinite period.The tenure-track position is affiliated to the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation. Duties include research and teaching in the field of Photogrammetry. The focus of research should be on multi-platform multi-sensor high resolution Earth observation for 3D modeling of vegetation including the application and extension of those models for applied monitoring of forest resources.Tasks: Research:

• Research in the field of high-resolution Earth observation, especially of forest resources, and in the field of 3D acquisition and modeling of vegetation
• Promotion of interdisciplinary research in the fields of geodesy, geoinformation and environmental engineering
• Acquisition of research projects (national and European/international)

Teaching:

• The successful candidate will teach independently in the Bachelor and Master curricula Geodesy and Geoinformation as well as Environmental Engineering
• Teaching will be in the form of classes, lab courses, and excursions as well as supervising academic theses
• Development of innovative teaching approaches and contribution to the outreach activities of the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation
• It is emphasized that currently the teaching in the Bachelor curriculum is in German language requiring appropriate language skills

Your profile:

• University Master and Doctoral degree or equivalent and proficiency in German and English
• Proven expertise in the Laser scanning, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and modelling of vegetation
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, international reputation
• Experience in academic teaching (classes and lab courses, excursions, etc.) and supervising or co-supervising of academic theses
• Experience in designing and participating in research projects, as well as the willingness and ability to lead research groups, willingness to acquire third-party funding
• International visibility through organization of conferences or contribution to scientific organizations is an advantage
• Scientific activity outside TU Wien is an advantage

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

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.The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,595.60 gross (14 x per year).We look forward to receiving your application until 17.10.2024.

Expected salary

€4752.3 per month

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 05:17:14 GMT

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