TU-ID: 120 | 2026 | 19 | 267204
Senior Scientist (all genders)
20 hours/week | indefinite-term
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
At the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, in the Research Unit of Geophysics TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all genders) for 20 hours/week.
Tasks:
- Independent research work in Geophysics
- Independent teaching of courses and holding of examinations, with a focus on the disciplines of Geophysical Data Science and Near-surface Seismic methods and applications,
- Supervision of students
- Preparation of research proposals for grant submissions
- Engage in the working of ongoing research activities and the management of projects or working groups
- Writing of publications in high-impact journals
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures of the research division and the faculty
- Management of data and software repositories
- Participation and organization of scientific conferences and workahops
Your profile:
- Completion of an appropriate doctorate in the field of Geophysics
- Knowledge of scientific work as well as excellent specialist knowledge in the theory and application of active and passive seismic, electrical and electromagnetic geophysical methods
- In-depth knowledge of the subject area of Geophysical Data Science and Inverse Theory
- Interdisciplinary work
- Experience in teaching and publication activities
- Organizational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
- Excellent knowledge of German (language of instruction), very good knowledge of English
- Interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,507.20/month gross, 14 times/year for 20 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until June 11th, 2026.
