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Prof. Dr. Sophie Zechmeister-Boltenstern
Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Department für Wald- und Bodenwissenschaften
Institut für Bodenforschung
Peter Jordan Str. 82
A-1190 Wien, Austria
www.boku.ac.at
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Department of Forest and Soil Sciences
Institute of Soil Research
Peter Jordan Str. 82
A-1190 Vienna, Austria
tel +43-(0)1-47654-3103
fax +43-(0)1-47654-3130
The department of Forest- and Soil Sciences invites applications for a
Research Scientist faculty position
(Reference code: 62)
Extent of employment: 40 Hours per Week
Duration of employment: 01.08.2011 (or as soon as possible) – 31.07.2017
(ev. Prolongation to tenure track position)
Classification under the collective agreement, §49, of the university: B1
lit. b
Job Description
We are interested in soil processes which we address at
ecosystem level as well as with recently
developed tools (e.g. metaproteomics, SIP) in the laboratory.
Research with focus on the nitrogen
cycle and greenhouse gas emissions from soils in the team of
Prof. Dr. Sophie Zechmeister-
Boltenstern.
The work will include the installation of a new field site with
automated instrumentation to measure
nutrient budgets and Co 2 , CH 4 , H 2 O, No x fluxes under climate
change scenarios. It requires proactive
involvement in planning and organisation of research and teaching
at the Institute for Soil Science
(practical courses, lectures and excursions: 4 hours per week).
Supervision of students (bachelor’s,
master’s or doctoral degrees), visiting scientists and internships
will be part of the job as well as
administrative activities at the Institute of Soil Science.
Desired Qualifications
PhD in Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Ecology, Agriculture,
Forestry or similar
PostDoc experience
Experience in soil ecology, microbiology, climate change, environmental
field research
Publications in international peer reviewed journals
Teaching experience
Experience in project management and financial project administration
Experience in writing project proposals and acquiring research funding
Experience in oral presentation at international conferences
Excellent command of English, basic understanding of German
Experience in field work and handling of instrumentation
Optional Additional Qualifications
Education in soil science and soil microbiology
Experience in greenhouse gas measurement
Laboratory experience, field experience, electronic and mechanic skills
Readiness to learn German within the first year
IT-knowledge, experience in data management and statistical data analysis
Driving licence
Social skills and teamwork abilities
Self contained organization
Stress resilience, reliability, independence
Application must contain
CV including list of publications
One examplary publication
Letter of motivation
Two letters of recommendation
Date of publication: 20.05.2011
Closing date for applications: 26.06.2011
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna intends to
increase the proportion of its
female personnel. Qualified women are therefore explicitly invited to
submit applications. In the case of
equal qualifications, women will be given preferential consideration for
employment unless reasons
specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.
Please send your job application to the department of human resources at
the University of Natural
Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70; E-Mail:
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We don't refund travel costs to the job candidates.
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Vice rector of strategic development:
Univ.Doz. DI Dr. Georg Haberhauer, MBA
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