University Assistant (postdoc)

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Updated: 20 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 27 Jan 2026

6 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Innsbruck
Department

Faculty of Biology
Research Field

Biological sciences
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Austria
Application Deadline

27 Jan 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

40 hours per week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Start date/duration

  • 01.04.2026
  • for 6 years


Job profile:

Your tasks:

  • Research including field work, writing publications in scientific journals, acquisition of third-party funding, contact and cooperation with scientists and technicians at national and international level
  • Contribution to organisation, administration, management of the laboratory and the working group
  • Teaching
  • Maintenance and management of the working group's field and laboratory equipment

Your profile

  • Completed relevant doctoral or PhD studies (biology/ecology, environmental sciences or related disciplines). Proven research experience with biogeochemical methods, in particular with respect to running water ecosystems and with regard to greenhouse gases. Technical skills and experience in handling and building environmental measuring devices. Experience in data management and in the programming language R. Experience in teaching (Bachelor and Master level) in field settings
  • High level of creativity in problem solution and technical improvisation skills, ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, organisational skills, independence, experience in interaction with experts and technical staff, fair technical skills
  • Excellent English skills


Application:

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15545

The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.

In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at .


Where to apply
Website
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15545

Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits

What the University of Innsbruck offers:

From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.

Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.

A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/


Additional comments

The University of Innsbruck as employer

Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.

Languages

At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).

Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Department of Ecology
Country
Austria
City
Innsbruck
Postal Code
A-6020
Street
Sternwartestr. 15 / Technikerstr. 25

Contact
City

Innsbruck
Street

Sternwartestr. 15 / Technikerstr. 25
Postal Code

A-6020

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