The Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment, Institute of Meteorology and Climatology wishes to fill a career position in compliance with § 99 (5) UG (tenure-track) in the field of
Meteorology and Climatology with a focus on Hydrometeorology and Cloud Physics
Working time: 40 hours a week
Term of the employment relationship: 1st of January 2022, limited to a period of 6 years
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1 lit. b Gross monthly salary (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 3,945.90 (14 x a year, in addition we also offer an attractive career development programme and an extensive range of social benefits)
Target group
§99 (5) positions offer academics with high potential and the relevant achievements the opportunity of an academic carrier ranging from a postdoc position to that of assistant professor and on to associated professor. The position of associated professor can be achieved at the latest six years after the appointment. §99 (5) positions are aimed at academics with a doctorate/PhD degree, with high potential, who are close to or have already successfully completed a habilitation. Experience at other universities or research institutes abroad is expressly welcome.
Tasks and focus areas
Research in the field of meteorology and climatology with a focus on hydrometeorology and cloud physics
Perform process studies for cloud formation and precipitation
Perform observations with ground-based remote sensing (weather and cloud radar systems) and in-situ instruments
Model cloud micro-physical processes
Model precipitation events at different scales and validate model output with observations Establish the research field and cooperate broadly in the institute
Cooperate with other relevant institutes in the Department of Water, Atmosphere and Environment and other departments at BOKU
Teaching and supervision or co-supervision of final papers within the scope of legal possibilities
Transfer of knowledge and the promotion of junior researchers in line with the social responsibility of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
Assumption of administrative tasks within the framework of university self-administration Acquisition and management of competitively funded national and international research projects
Publish and present accomplished research results
Represent the field of expertise at the national and international levels
Requirement profile
Completed doctorate in a relevant field
Sound professional experience in the scientific field as a postdoc
Excellent publication achievements as well as international orientation and recognition
Willingness and ability to lead your own research team incl. the necessary funding this requires (third-party funding)
Enthusiasm for outstanding teaching
Interest in interdisciplinary research and teaching
Excellent knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken or willingness to learn German within the first two years
Other desired qualifications
Experience abroad as well as in teaching and leadership at universities and research institutions
Diploma or M.Sc. studies in meteorology or a related discipline
Experience in meteorological measurement techniques
Experience in meteorological modeling, particularly related to the improvement of micro- physical parametrizations
Good knowledge of statistics
Good programming skills
Experience in the acquisition, management and implementation of research projects High motivation, ability to work in a team, independence
Publication date: 2nd of June 2021
Closing date for applications: 20th of July 2021
University 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 will 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 submit your application in English incl.
Curriculum vitae with detailed presentation of professional, teaching and research activities List of all publications (refereed & non-refereed), lectures and projects
Electronic transmission of the PDF files of five own publications which you consider to be particularly important
Rough concept for future plans in research and teaching including your contribution to the scientific profile of the Department
Teaching portfolio including evaluation results
Brief explanation why you think you should be particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page)
Contact details of 3 professionals willing to provide a letter of reference
and indicating the reference code 117 to kerstin.buchmueller-at-boku.ac.at until 20th of July 2021.
Applicants are not entitled to reimbursement of travel and accommodation costs incurred as a result of the selection procedure.
