University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders) 20 hours / week | limited to 6 years - Institut für Städtebau, Landschaftsarchitektur und Entwerfen

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 Institute of Urban Design and Landscape Architecture , in the Research Unit of Landscape Architecture and Landscape Planning TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (post-doc) limited to expected 6 years for 20 hours / week. Expected start : October 2025.

Tasks :

• Specific teaching and research activities in the fields of : Theory and history of landscape architecture, open space and landscape planning
• Linking contemporary and historical topics in the research field
• Active involvement in an innovative research field that approaches urbanization as a profound, multidimensional, and eco-social process that goes far beyond the construction of cities and the urbanization of rural areas. See also : landscape-tuwien.at / leitbild / vision
• Innovative development of the above-mentioned topics and active contributions towards the vision and profile of the research unit and the faculty
• Implementation of research projects including the initiation, application and management of research projects
• Strategic positioning of the research unit within relevant professional, university and social discourses through the advancement and strengthening of theoretical approaches in landscape architecture
• Supporting research-led teaching or research-based learning
• Independent implementation and performance of teaching activities : including conception, organization and supervision of study projects in the Bachelor's and Master's degree courses (spatial planning and architecture), lectures, holding examinations, supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses, seminars and excursions
• Implementation of research projects including their initiation, application and coordination. Scientific development of the above-mentioned topics and participation in the strategic program development of the faculty
• Publication work (scientific publications, scripts, editing)
• Support in the development and supervision of the research cluster (e.g., conferences and colloquia)
• Independent execution of organizational and administrative tasks, evaluation measures, and general support of the department
• Participation in committees, commissions, etc. at the research unit, institute and faculty level
• Expansion and support of international networks with other universities (in research and teaching)

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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 2,466.50 / 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 September 11th, 2025.

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T : +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.