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• Austria

• Universität für Bodenkultur
• Posted on: 5 March 2026

5 Mar 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität für Bodenkultur

Research Field

Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products

Agricultural sciences » Other

Technology » Future technology

Technology » Production technology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

1 Apr 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Country

Austria

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Offer Starting Date

15 Apr 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

50

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Department of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Vegetables and Ornamentals is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement).

Extent of employment: 20 hours per week
Duration of employment: as of now, limited to 30th of September 2028
Workplace: 1180 and 1210 Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 1.888,10
(payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• Research and publication in the field of horticulture with a focus on stress physiology and control
  options for the target quality (quality on demand) of herbs, spices, aquatic plants, and medicinal
  plants in various cultivation systems
• Planning and conducting experiments in greenhouse and in the field, including data collection
  and statistical evaluation
• Analyses of growth media and plants
• Activities in the field of quality-enhancing measures and plant physiology
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary areas of expertise
• Contribution to the development of the Institute of Vegetables and Ornamentals and the Department of Agricultural Sciences
• Presentation of the results at national and international conferences and events
• Writing scientific publications and publishing the results in scientific journals, as well as active participation in (inter)national conferences with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree
• Support in teaching and practice, development of teaching materials and funding applications

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in Horticulture, agricultural sciences, biology, biochemistry or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: very good written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience in laboratory analysis (wet chemistry, non-destructive, sensory)
• Basic knowledge of data analysis
• Willingness and ability to work in an interdisciplinary team, especially when dealing with problems with a physiological background
• Didactic skills

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Organisational skills
• Knowledge of German level at least B2 highly desirable
• Practical experience in horticulture
• Experience abroad, especially in the field of horticulture
• Experience in publishing or presenting scientific results to national and international audiences
• Supervision experience in the subject-relevant area
• Drivers licence class B
  
  Applications can be submitted until: 1st of April 2026

BOKU University 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 send your job application incl.

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificates (high school diploma, university degree(s), professional activities)

to HR Management, BOKU University, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna;
E-Mail: recruitingboku.ac.at . (Reference code: 50)

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

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Where to apply

Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agricultural products Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Website for additional job details

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Vegetables and Ornamentals Country Austria City Vienna Postal Code 1180 Street Gregor-Mendel-Straße 33 Geofield

City

Vienna

Website

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Street

Peter-Jordan-Straße 70