The Chair of Applied Geophysics in the Department of Applied Geosciences and Geophysics has a position for a full-time Project Researcher (m/f/d) – Reference number: 2603WPG

Organisation/Company

Personalabteilung der Montanuniversität Leoben

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

Postdoc Positions

Application Deadline

16 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Country

Austria

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

2603WPG

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

As a modern university with a strong focus on research and teaching, the Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) offers outstanding opportunities for career advancement in both scientific and non-scientific domains.

The Chair of Applied Geophysics in the Department of Applied Geosciences and Geophysics has a position for a full-time Project Researcher (m/f/d).

Salary Group B1 according to the UNI-KV, monthly minimum salary excl. Szlg.: € 5.014,30 for 40 hours per week (14x per year).

The position is part of the recently funded European CETP project - De-risking Geothermal Heat Extraction from Tight Hot Sedimentary Aquifers - lead by Heriot-Watt University. A PhD degree in geophysics, geosciences or a similar discipline is required at the time of the appointment.

Date of expected start of employment: 01.05.2026
Term of employment: two years
Hours of employment per week: 40h

Responsibilities: 
This position involves applying and adapting probabilistic inversion approaches that integrate seismic data with well log and core data, as well as outcrop information, within a rock physics framework. The objective is to extract a maximum of petrophysical information for reservoir model building and to detect sweet spots for geothermal exploitation.

The position offers an excellent opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary international project of high impact with plenty of opportunities to network as well as to start a successful academic career.

Employment requirements: 
The successful applicant will have expertise in seismic data inversion and the application of probabilistic approaches, complemented by a solid background in rock physics. Programming skills are required and experience with seismic data in tight and fractured formations are desirable. The applicant must be fluent in spoken and written English.

We offer numerous benefits, including:
Convenient public transport connections (train and bus access)
Family-friendly work environment and good work-life balance 
Access to occupational health services
Health promotion initiatives and annual health day
Comprehensive university sports and fitness programs
Language courses and support for international staff

For your application, please include
CV including publication list
Copies of diplomas and university transcripts
Letter of motivation

Reference ID: 2603WPG
End of Application: 16.04.2026

For further questions, please contact the secretary (geophysik@unileoben.ac.at ), assoz. Prof. Eva Caspari (eva.caspari@unileoben.ac.at ), or Prof. Florian Bleibinhaus (florian.bleibinhaus@unileoben.ac.at ).

The Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) intends to increase the number of women on its faculty and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration.

For the application please use the online form on the homepage: 
http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs
 

Website

http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs

Research Field

Physics » Other

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Montanuniversität Leoben

Country

Austria

Geofield

City

Leoben

Website

http://www.unileoben.ac.at

Street

Franz-Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben

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