10 Sep 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Innsbruck
Department: Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences
Research Field: Geosciences
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 21 Oct 2026 - 00:00 (UTC)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Start date/duration
- as soon as possible
- for 4 years
Job profile:
Your responsibilities:
- Independent scientific research in the field of dynamic meteorology, focusing on the influence of diabatic processes on synoptic scales and their interactions on mesoscale and planetary scales. Publications in internationally recognised journals
- Independent delivery of teaching modules and conducting examinations
- Supervision of students
- Participation in academic self-governance
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of the research group's software library
- Further training
Your profile:
- PhD in a discipline of atmospheric sciences (such as meteorology, atmospheric physics, climatology) or a related discipline
- Sound knowledge of dynamic meteorology, particularly at synoptic scales
- Knowledge of extratropical storms, jet streams and storm tracks would be an advantage
- Knowledge of the interaction between weather and climate variability would be an advantage
- Knowledge of diabatic processes, particularly moist-diabatic ones, and their influence on synoptic, meso- and planetary scales would be an advantage
- Ability to combine theory with data analysis from numerical simulations, reanalyses or climate models would be an advantage
- Broad programming skills in at least one high-level programming language knowledge of Fortran and Python is an advantage
- Knowledge of high-performance computing is an advantage
- Knowledge of AI methods is an advantage
- Experience in planning, implementing and leading scientific projects is an advantage
- Good written and spoken communication skills in English, proficiency in German is an advantage
- Experience in university teaching is an advantage
- Competence in supervising students is an advantage
- Teaching skills would be an advantage
- Communication and teamwork skills
Application:
We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15963
The University of Innsbruck is committed to raising the quota of female employees and therefore explicitly welcomes applications from qualified female scientists. In the case of female underrepresentation women with equal qualifications will be given priority.
In accordance with Austrian disability laws qualified people with special requirements are expressly encouraged to apply for jobs. For further information, please contact the Disability Officer for Academic Staff at behindertenvertrauensperson-br1@uibk.ac.at.
Where to apply
Website: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=15963
Requirements
Additional Information
Benefits
What the University of Innsbruck offers:
From a company pension scheme, to flexible working hours and child care facilities the University of Innsbruck offers its employees a wide range of benefits which is being continuously extended.
Along with interesting oppurtunities for the participation in job-related and personal further education courses, and the succesful compatibility of career and family, employees can benefit from a large range of courses offered by the University Sports Institute (USI), the language courses offered by the ISI, the University Library and take advantage of the various canteens offering reasonably priced food.
A summary of the benefits for University employees can be found here: http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/
Additional comments
The University of Innsbruck as employer
Are you looking for a new challenge? The University of Innsbruck is a place of study, research and employment for more than 31.000 people. As one of the largest employers in Tyrol the University offers a varied and exciting field of activity for its employees from very diverse educational and professional backgrounds. The University explicitly welcomes diversity and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. It is a certified family-friendly workplace and received the award 'Top workplace 2018' from the Austrian business magazine 'trend'.
Languages
At the University of Innsbruck researchers from all over the world come together. Depending on the individual scientific community the language used may be German, English or another (if unanimously decided).
Internal communication is in German. Therefore a basic knowledge of German or the willingness to acquire such knowledge is essential.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Department of Atmospheric and Cryospheric Sciences
Country: Austria
City: Innsbruck
Postal Code: A-6020
Street: Innrain 52 f
Contact
City: Innsbruck
Street: Innrain 52 f
Postal Code: A-6020
STATUS: EXPIRED
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