{"id":7988,"date":"2023-10-01T17:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T14:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/?p=7988"},"modified":"2023-10-04T22:58:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T19:58:36","slug":"university-assistant-postdoctoral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/university-assistant-postdoctoral","title":{"rendered":"University Assistant postdoctoral"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card nova-legacy-c-card--spacing-m nova-legacy-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__header nova-legacy-c-card__header--show-divider nova-legacy-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-e-text nova-legacy-e-text--size-l nova-legacy-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-legacy-e-text--spacing-none nova-legacy-e-text--color-grey-600\"><strong>Job description<\/strong><br \/>\nThe candidate will participate in research projects understanding biodiversity patterns (esp. biological invasions) and the underlying drivers under past, current and future conditions. The candidate will be responsible for proposing <a title=\"Calling for innovative ocean-minded startups\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/calling-for-innovative-ocean-minded-startups\">innovative<\/a> research questions covering different spatial and temporal scales as well as taxonomic groups. The successful candidate should have prior knowledge in research at the macroecology-macroevolutionary biology interface, including for example integrative work to understand the historical and contemporary shaping of the different facets of <a title=\"36-Million-Year Cycle Drives Biodiversity, Say Scientists\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/36-million-year-cycle-drives-biodiversity-say-scientists\">biodiversity<\/a> with a particular focus on anthropogenic pressures. A keen interest to keep abreast with ongoing developments in <a title=\"Maryland\u2019s top invasive plant species import harm to natives\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/marylands-top-invasive-plant-species-import-harm-to-natives\">invasion<\/a> science and related fields (e.g. global <a title=\"Women in Climate Change Science\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/uncategorized\/women-in-climate-change-science\">change science<\/a>, conservation science, environmetal policy) is required. Tasks span the full breadth of academic work from conceiving ideas, securing further <a title=\"Funguo Innovation Programme 2nd Funding Round\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/funguo-innovation-programme-2nd-funding-round\">funding<\/a>, analyses and publication of scientific results. Supervision \/ mentoring of students engaged in <a title=\"Call for Projects 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/call-for-projects-2023\">projects<\/a> of the Division, as well as discussing and developing ideas with colleagues in the team-oriented work culture of the Division is expected. The position includes teaching obligations of c. 2 hours per week.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__body nova-legacy-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"job-detail-card__description\" data-testid=\"description\">\n<p>What we offerWork-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote\/hybrid and\/or part-time work (upon agreement).<\/p>\n<p>Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.<\/p>\n<p>Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.<\/p>\n<p>Internal further <a title=\"Ecological Training &amp; Travel Grants\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/ecological-training-travel-grants\">training &amp; Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis<\/a>. There are over 600 courses to choose from \u2013 free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4351,90 increases if we can credit professional experience.<\/p>\n<p>Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!<\/p>\n<p>It is that easy to apply<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>With your scientific and educational curriculum vitae<\/li>\n<li>With your letter of motivation<\/li>\n<li>With your list of publications<\/li>\n<li>Doctoral Degree<\/li>\n<li>Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters<\/li>\n<li>Via our\u00a0 job portal\/ Apply now &#8211;\u00a0 button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For further information please contact Franz Essl (franz.essl@univie.ac.at) or Bernd Lenzner (bernd.lenzner@univie.ac.at).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any content questions, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Franz Essl<\/p>\n<p>franz.essl@univie.ac.at<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to new personalities in our team!\u00a0The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fiventajobdata.eu%2Fbestmedia%2Fimg%2F1406615%2F1464297%2Fcl%2F4d38d0c2b3405c154b09986126151ab454a98a55%2FL4414697%2FJeyJvbGRsaW5rIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9nbGVpY2hiZWhhbmRsdW5nLnVuaXZpZS5hYy5hdC9lbi8iLCJ6bCI6IlJlc2VhcmNoZ2F0ZS5uZXQifQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">advancement of women<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fiventajobdata.eu%2Fbestmedia%2Fimg%2F1406615%2F1464297%2Fcl%2F6e3d75a297693df4e8c9671a1d0cc51ce88369e2%2FL4414698%2FJeyJvbGRsaW5rIjoiaHR0cDovL2RpdmVyc2l0eS51bml2aWUuYWMuYXQvIiwiemwiOiJSZXNlYXJjaGdhdGUubmV0In0%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">diversity<\/a>. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in <a title=\"Academic Staff\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/staff\/academic\">academic positions among the academic and general university staff<\/a> and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to <a title=\"Grants for Female Early-Career Scientist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/grants-for-female-early-career-scientist-2\">female<\/a> candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fiventajobdata.eu%2Fbestmedia%2Fimg%2F1406615%2F1464297%2Fcl%2F7d13a54bda38c83b11f0789b6fd81522713882c1%2FL4414699%2FJeyJvbGRsaW5rIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wZXJzb25hbHdlc2VuLnVuaXZpZS5hYy5hdC9maWxlYWRtaW4vdXNlcl91cGxvYWQvZF9wZXJzb25hbHdlc2VuL0pvYnNfUmVjcnVpdGluZy9Eb2t1bWVudGUvRGF0ZW5zY2h1dHplcmtsYWVydW5nX0pvYkNlbnRlcl9FTi5wZGYiLCJ6bCI6IlJlc2VhcmNoZ2F0ZS5uZXQifQ%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Data protection<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u200bApplication deadline: 08\/18\/2023<\/p>\n<p>Post Doc<a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/deref\/https%3A%2F%2Fiventajobdata.eu%2Fbestmedia%2Fimg%2F1406615%2F1464297%2Fcl%2Fb6d000e1b8670a04ab41c44d22982c59768a8ab9%2FL4414700%2FJeyJvbGRsaW5rIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9qb2JzLnVuaXZpZS5hYy5hdC9qb2ItaW52aXRlLzgwNSIsInpsIjoiUmVzZWFyY2hnYXRlLm5ldCJ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Apply now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card nova-legacy-c-card--spacing-m nova-legacy-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__header nova-legacy-c-card__header--show-divider nova-legacy-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-e-text nova-legacy-e-text--size-l nova-legacy-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-legacy-e-text--spacing-none nova-legacy-e-text--color-grey-600\">Desired skills and experience<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__body nova-legacy-c-card__body--spacing-inherit job-detail-card__skills\" data-testid=\"skills\">\n<p>ProfileDoctoral degree\/PhD in biology (or equivalent)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience in the implementation of spatially explicit analyses and mapping of <a title=\"Biodiversity offsets under fire as EU updates green finance taxonomy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/biodiversity-offsets-under-fire-as-eu-updates-green-finance-taxonomy\">biodiversity<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Experience in the work with large-scale ecological and environmental <a title=\"Spatial Data Scientist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/spatial-data-scientist\">data of different spatial<\/a> and temporal resolution<\/li>\n<li>Experience in advanced statistical analyses of scientific data including geographic, environmental, and phylogenetic information, preferably in R<\/li>\n<li>Experience in studying <a title=\"Financial Flow Roadmap: Aligning with Global Biodiversity Framework\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/financial-flow-roadmap-aligning-with-global-biodiversity-framework\">biodiversity patterns across spatial and temporal-scales from regional to global<\/a> and from deep evolutionary time to present.<\/li>\n<li>Strong background in one or more animal taxa is a plus<\/li>\n<li>Interest in the development of external (third-party) <a title=\"Research Grants for Field Research 2024\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/research-grants-for-field-research-2024\">grant<\/a> applications. Ambitions (or previous experience) for developing high level <a title=\"International Grants for Conference Participation 2023\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/international-grants-for-conference-participation-2023\">international grant<\/a> applications (e.g., ERG, Horizon Europe) is a plus.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and oral <a title=\"Community rights and REDD+ in Indonesia\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/community-rights-and-redd-in-indonesia\">communication<\/a> skills in English (and preferably German)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in teams<\/li>\n<li>Experience in teaching<\/li>\n<li>Experience in <a title=\"Vacancy: Research Project Manager\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/vacancy-research-project-manager\">project administration and personnel management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card nova-legacy-c-card--spacing-m nova-legacy-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__header nova-legacy-c-card__header--show-divider nova-legacy-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-e-text nova-legacy-e-text--size-l nova-legacy-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-legacy-e-text--spacing-none nova-legacy-e-text--color-grey-600\">About the employer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__body nova-legacy-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"job-detail-card__employer\" data-testid=\"employer\">\n<p>Job description:The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for\u00a0 more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a\/an<\/p>\n<p><strong>University Assistant postdoctoral<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span id=\"50_Faculty_of_Life_Sciences\"><strong>50 Faculty of Life Sciences<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#50_Faculty_of_Life_Sciences\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> 50 Faculty of Life Sciences<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Startdate01092023_Working_hours20_Collective_bargaining_agreement48_VwGr_B1_lit_b_postdoc\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Startdate:\u00a001.09.2023 |\u00a0Working hours:\u00a020 |\u00a0Collective bargaining agreement:\u00a0\u00a748 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Limited_until31082029\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Limited until:\u00a031.08.2029<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Reference_no805\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Reference no.:\u00a0805<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h4><span id=\"Startdate01092023_Working_hours20_Collective_bargaining_agreement48_VwGr_B1_lit_b_postdoc\"><strong>Startdate:\u00a0<\/strong>01.09.2023 |\u00a0<strong>Working hours:\u00a0<\/strong>20 |\u00a0<strong>Collective bargaining agreement:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a748 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span id=\"Limited_until31082029\"><strong>Limited until:\u00a0<\/strong>31.08.2029<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span id=\"Reference_no805\"><strong>Reference no.:\u00a0<\/strong>805<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>A six year, half-time (20 h) Post Doc position is available at the Division of BioInvasions, Macroecology &amp; Global <a title=\"Climate Change &amp; Environmental Justice Fellowship\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/climate-change-environmental-justice-fellowship-2\">Change at the Department of Botany and Biodiversity<\/a> Research. The main research focus of the Division is understanding and predicting the effects of environmental changes on the distribution and diversity of biota \u2013 with a particular focus on biological invasions. This line of research is explicitly focused on the identification of large-scale macroecological and macroevolutionary patterns and identifying underlying drivers using established and innovative statistical <a title=\"Scientist in flood modelling and satellite EO data assimilation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/scientist-in-flood-modelling-and-satellite-eo-data-assimilation\">modelling<\/a> approaches. The successful candidate will have a leading role in addressing questions related to biological invasions, global change and conservation taking advantage of theory and tools from the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology. The Division has a strong interest on extending the research questions to a wider range of organisms, including animal taxa, and to a wider range of regions, including understudied regions. Therefore, the successful candidate should have a relevant background in zoology and ideally prior international experience. Overall prior research experience and interests should particularly include topics in invasion biology, <a title=\"Biodiversity on a Changing Planet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfwt.sua.ac.tz\/ecosystems\/news\/biodiversity-on-a-changing-planet\">biodiversity change<\/a>, macroecology, statistical modelling and phylogenetic comparative methods. We expect applicants to have excellent programming skills, preferably in R.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card nova-legacy-c-card--spacing-m nova-legacy-c-card--elevation-none job-detail-card\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__header nova-legacy-c-card__header--show-divider nova-legacy-c-card__header--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-e-text nova-legacy-e-text--size-l nova-legacy-e-text--family-sans-serif nova-legacy-e-text--spacing-none nova-legacy-e-text--color-grey-600\">Areas of Research<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-c-card__body nova-legacy-c-card__body--spacing-inherit\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-l-flex__item nova-legacy-l-flex nova-legacy-l-flex--gutter-m nova-legacy-l-flex--direction-row@s-up nova-legacy-l-flex--align-items-stretch@s-up nova-legacy-l-flex--justify-content-flex-start@s-up nova-legacy-l-flex--wrap-nowrap@s-up\">\n<div class=\"nova-legacy-l-flex__item nova-legacy-l-flex__item--grow\">\n<ul class=\"nova-legacy-e-list nova-legacy-e-list--size-m nova-legacy-e-list--type-unordered nova-legacy-e-list--spacing-auto\">\n<li class=\"nova-legacy-e-list__item\">Aquatic Ecology<\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-legacy-e-list__item\">Animal Ecology<\/li>\n<li class=\"nova-legacy-e-list__item\">Applied Ecology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Job description The candidate will participate in research projects understanding biodiversity patterns (esp. biological invasions) and the underlying drivers under past, current and future conditions. 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