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Project assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)
University of Graz

Project assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

2026-07-18 (Europe/Vienna)
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The University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.

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Application deadline: 2026-07-18
Job Profile: Project Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: temporary employment for 2 years
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-08-03
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change Employees University of Graz

Your Responsibilities

  • Research and collaboration in the research group Global Climate Analysis in the field of atmospheric data analysis and climate change
  • Independent research on detection and attribution of atmospheric climate change, analyzing observational and model datasets, as well as on extreme events, such as wildfires/volcanoes, and their impacts
  • Dedicated publication activity in the research field of atmospheric climate change and climate analysis, and participation in knowledge transfer to science and public
  • Co-operative applications for third-party funded research projects
  • Active participation, support, and research contributions to international activities, e.g., within the framework of the World Climate Research Programme
  • Student support and (co-)supervision
  • Support with organizational tasks

Your Profile

  • Completed doctorate/PhD in the field of climate physics, environmental system sciences or similar comparable field
  • Experience in the field of atmosphere and climate physics, climate and environmental monitoring and satellite remote sensing
  • Proven experience in the analysis of atmospheric climate variability, trends, atmospheric extremes including wildfires and volcanic eruptions
  • Experience and competences in climate data analysis, especially of global satellite observations including GNSS radio occultation, and climate model simulations
  • Successful international publication activities
  • Engagement in international cooperations and climate research activities
  • Experience in scientific programming using Python, shell scripting and with Linux operating systems, and in using LaTeX
  • Experience in co-supervision of Bachelor-and/or Master theses
  • Fluency in written and spoken English
  • Independent, self-reliant work style, quality awareness and innovative spirit
  • Communication skills, organizational and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to scientific excellence and capability of working with people in an internationally and interdisciplinary oriented work environment

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

  • Letter of motivation and academic CV

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

  • Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
  • Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
  • Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
  • Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A  "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
  • Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
  • Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information, please contact Prof. Andrea Steiner ([email protected]).

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

 

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

Job details

Title
Project assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)
Location
Graz, Austria
Published
2026-07-08
Application deadline
2026-07-18 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
2026-07-18 23:59 (CET)
Job type
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