University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna – responsibility for
Humans and Nature. We are working for sustainable use and protection of the
natural resources.
The department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards, institute for Geotechnical Engineering is
currently seeking for a
Postdoctoral Research Associate
(Reference code: 160)
Extent of employment:
Duration of employment:
40 Hours per Week
01.06.2012 – 31.05.2018
Classification under the collective agreement of the university: B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary (depending on previous experience) at least: € 3.381,70 (additionally we offer an
attractive personnel development program and social benefits)
The Institute of Geotechnical Engineering at the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards,
the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (Universität für Bodenkultur), Vienna, Austria
invites applications for a position in Geotechnical Engineering at the postdoctoral research associate
level.
We seek a candidate with the interest and ability to teach geotechnical engineering courses and to
develop and sustain an internationally competitive research program. The successful candidate must
hold an earned doctoral degree in Civil Engineering or in a closely related discipline by the position
start date. The successful candidate must be able to teach traditional geotechnical engineering
courses. Research may be pursued in the areas of geotechnical engineering, e.g. numerical
modelling, laboratory and field testing. Some knowledge in German language will be a benefit. The
Institute of Geotechnical Engineering (http://www.baunat.boku.ac.at/489.html?&L=1) hosts a wellequipped laboratory with a geotechnical centrifuge. The director of the institute is Prof. Dr.-Ing. Wei
Wu (http://homepage.boku.ac.at/wwu/), who has developed intensive international cooperation with
Nottingham University, UK; Stanford University, USA and Chinese Academy of Sciences. There are
several ongoing research projects funded by the Austrian Science Fund and the European
Commission (http://www.pardem.eu/, http://www.stanford.edu/~borja/nsffwf/,
http://www.mumolade.com/). The university campus is located in a nice green area close to Vienna
forest.
Date of publication:
22.12.2011
Closing date for applications: 01.04.2012
Submit applications in a single PDF file before 01. April 2012 by citing the Code 160 to:
kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at. Applications must include: 1) a letter of application, 2) a curriculum
vitae, 3) a statement of research interests, and 4) contact information for at least three references.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The position will
begin in June 2012.
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.
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