University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

The Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) is Austria’s largest research and educational institution in the field of technology and natural sciences. For over 200 years, it has played a crucial role in securing Austria’s international competitiveness and innovation as a research hub. Under the motto “Technology for People,” around 26,000 students and more than 4,000 researchers at TU Wien engage in research, teaching, and innovation.

At the Institute of Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, and Design, in the Research Unit for Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning, a position as University Assistant (Pre-Doc) is available, starting approximately in March 2024 (30 hours per week, fixed-term for approximately 4 years), with the following responsibilities:

Your Responsibilities:

• Active participation in an innovative research unit that views urbanization as a profound, multidimensional, eco-social process, extending far beyond city construction and rural urbanization. (See: landscape-tuwien.at)
• Research focus: The applicant should propose a dissertation project aligned with the unit’s research agenda in one of the following areas:
• Urban biodiversity, ecological processes, and spatial planning/design
• Co-creation in urban planning or in relation to the urbanization of rural areas
• Climate-sensitive open space development
• Modeling and simulation methods related to these topics
• Supporting and conducting teaching activities within a team and independently, including:
• Designing and coordinating lecture series
• Organizing and supervising student projects (Bachelor’s and Master’s level in Urban Planning and Architecture)
• Exam grading, seminar and excursion preparation
• Writing a dissertation and deepening one’s scientific expertise
• Supporting research projects (e.g., literature review, interviews)
• Academic publishing (scientific publications, scripts, editing)
• Organizing conferences and participating in scientific events
• Engagement in committees, commissions, and faculty-level responsibilities
• Independent administrative and organizational tasks, evaluation measures, and general support of the research field, including committee work
• Coordination of students and tutors

Your Profile:

• Completed Master’s or Diploma degree in Urban Planning, Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture, Urban and Regional Planning, or an equivalent university degree from Austria or abroad
• In-depth knowledge of urban planning, landscape planning, and regional planning, as well as strong academic research skills
• Familiarity with Austrian and/or European planning systems and institutions, particularly in relation to landscape and open space planning
• Work experience or participation in planning and/or research projects; experience and interest in spatial design and planning questions
• Teaching skills and the ability to convey knowledge effectively; prior experience in education is an advantage
• Proficiency in relevant software (e.g., GIS, CAD, etc.)
• Open-mindedness and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently, analytically, and in a structured manner
• Goal-oriented mindset and strong time management skills
• Excellent social skills (teamwork, motivation, problem-solving abilities, innovation, and initiative)
• Excellent proficiency in English and German

We Offer:

• A diverse and engaging position
• A broad range of internal and external training opportunities and flexible working arrangements
• A central location in Vienna with excellent public transport access (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
• An exciting and varied role at Austria’s largest technical university, in the heart of Vienna
• Working in a research area focused on sustainability, at the intersection of teaching, research, and administration
• A dynamic and innovative environment that is constantly evolving
• Family-friendly working hours
• Comprehensive training and further education opportunities
• A respectful and collaborative work culture

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in research and explicitly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. If equally qualified, female candidates will be given preference, unless there are exceptional circumstances favoring another applicant.

We also actively encourage applications from people with disabilities who meet the required qualifications. For any inquiries, please contact TU Wien’s representative for employees with disabilities, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Application Deadline: February 20, 2025

Apply Online: jobs.tuwien.ac.at