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• Austria

• Universität für Bodenkultur
• Posted on: 27 February 2026

27 Feb 2026

Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität für Bodenkultur

Research Field

Biological sciences » Zoology

Biological sciences » Biology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Application Deadline

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

Country

Austria

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Part-time

Hours Per Week

20

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number

45

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

No

Offer Description

The Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity, Institute of Wildlife Biology and Game Management is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate (temporary replacement).

Extent of employment: 20 hours per week
Duration of employment: as of now, limited to 29th of February 2028
Workplace: 1180 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

• Collaboration in the application and implementation of the institute’s research projects, particularly in the ecology of alpine bird species
• Obtaining a doctorate is desired
• Publications in specialist journals and participation in (international) conferences
• Collaboration in national and international cooperation programs
• Teaching master’s level courses in nature conservation and bird species identification
• Participation in university self-administration at the institute and in the department

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in wildlife ecology and wildlife management or other equivalent university degree
• Very good German- (C1) and English- (B2) skills written and spoken
• Extensive experience in research and teaching on ornithological topics, including bird trapping and ringing
• Proven track record in attracting third-party funding and publishing in scientific journals
• Experience in leading research teams

Desirable skills and qualifications

• Experience in database development and management

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
• Proof of required skills and qualifications

to HR Management, BOKU University, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna;
E-Mail: recruitingboku.ac.at . (Reference code: 45)

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 Biological sciences » Zoology Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information

Additional comments

Please note that the full job description is only available in German

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Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Wildlife Biology and Game Management 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

Postal Code

1190