Wissenschaftliche*r Projektmitarbeiter*in ohne Doktorat (30 WStd.)

Job title:

Wissenschaftliche*r Projektmitarbeiter*in ohne Doktorat (30 WStd.)

Company

Universität für Bodenkultur Wien

Job description

and Nature. We work for the sustainable use and protection of natural resources.The Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment, Institute of Soil Physics and Rural Water
Management is currently seeking aPostgraduate Research Associate
project employment
(Reference code: 238)Extent of employment:
30 hours per week
Duration of employment:
1st of January 2025, limited to 31st of December 2027
Workplace: 1190 Vienna, Muthgasse 18
Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14
times per year): B1, € 2.684,10The overall aim of the desired doctoral thesis is to investigate the impact of drought and severe rainfall
on the interaction of beech trees with components of the water cycle. The project wil be conducted in
the Rosalia research forest of BOKU using in-situ and grab sample measurements of stable water
isotopes. Further, time series analysis and isotope hydrological modeling of water cycle components
wil be used in cooperation with the Institute of Hydrology and Water Management and the Institute of
Soil Research (both BOKU). The specific tasks of this open position are mainly:Responsibilities
Operating and maintaining an in-situ isotope hydrological measurement system in cooperation
with technical staff
Conducting artificial drought stress and irrigation experiments in cooperation with technical
staff
Estimating evaporation, transpiration and groundwater recharge
Estimating the seasonal precipitation source of beech trees
Data evaluation and interpretation
Statistical analysis (e.g. regression analysis)
Publication of scientific papers
Presentation of results at scientific conferencesRequired skil s and qualifications
Diploma degree in Hydrology, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences or other equivalent
university degree
Language skil s: English
Knowledge of hydrology and/or ecohydrology
Ability to solve technical problems if necessary
Skil s in statistics and data analysis
Driver’s license BDesirable skil s and qualifications
Basic knowledge in isotope hydrology
Experience in modeling water cycle components
Experience in field work, especially with automated isotope hydrological systems
Interest in interdisciplinary research questions
Motivation, ability to work in a team and independentlyApplications can be submitted until: 6th of November 2024University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female
faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal
qualification, female candidates wil be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male
candidate tilt the balance in his favour.People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.Please send your job application incl.motivation letter
CV
Bachelor and Master certificates
Summary of master thesis
Name of two referees
The application should be sent as a single pdf-file (˂5MB)to Personnel Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70,
1190 Vienna; E-Mail: (Reference code: 238)We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the
selection and hiring process.www.boku.ac.at

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:27:13 GMT

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