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Postdoctoral University Assistant in Paleoglaciology, Geology, GIS and Digital Mapping University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Geology
Funding
This is a four-year, 20-hour-per-week, fixed-term postdoctoral employment contract, extendable to six years by mutual agreement. The stated base salary is EUR 5,079.50 based on full-time employment of 40 hours per week, with increases possible based on professional experience.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
Austria
University
University of Vienna
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The University of Vienna is recruiting a postdoctoral University Assistant for the Department of Geology within the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy. The position focuses on the Late Paleozoic Glacial Period in southern Africa and combines paleoglaciology, geomorphology, field geology, GIS, photogrammetry and quantitative analysis.
The researcher will investigate glacial landscapes and geological datasets through paleoglaciological field studies, photogrammetry, digital mapping and statistical analysis. A central project component is the creation of an open-source digital archive and database for the Late Paleozoic glacial period, integrating existing and newly acquired geological data into reproducible computer-aided workflows.
The role includes participation in and planning of fieldwork, typically for up to six weeks per year, including work in southern Africa. The postdoctoral researcher will also contribute to grant proposals, co-supervise bachelor’s and master’s students, prepare and teach courses, and support the activities and direction of the Geology subject area.
The Department of Geology is recognised for research in sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology. With more than 30 faculty and staff members and over 300 students, it provides an international research and teaching environment supported by the wider Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy.
Funding details
This is a four-year, 20-hour-per-week, fixed-term postdoctoral employment contract, extendable to six years by mutual agreement. The stated base salary is EUR 5,079.50 based on full-time employment of 40 hours per week, with increases possible based on professional experience.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in Earth Sciences or a closely related field by the employment start date. Required experience includes GIS, including QGIS or ArcGIS; photogrammetry and structure-from-motion methods for high-resolution 3D models and orthomosaics; processing and analysis of imagery from drone, ground-based, aerial and remote-sensing surveys; quantitative and statistical analysis of paleoglaciological datasets; planning and conducting fieldwork, including logistics, equipment, permits and data management; and paleoglaciological and geomorphological field investigations involving mapping, UAV surveys, sedimentological and geomorphological observations, and sampling. Applicants must be willing and able to conduct fieldwork in southern Africa, typically for up to six weeks per year, be fluent in English, and have an outstanding publication record commensurate with academic seniority.
How to apply
Prepare an academic résumé or letter of intent, publication list, one-page summary of main research areas, and contact information for references. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the “Apply Now” button.
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