Job Information
Organisation/Company: University of Graz
Department: Department of Geography and Regional Sciences
Research Field: Geography
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Application Deadline: 17 Aug 2026 - 23:00 (UTC)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Part-time
Hours Per Week: 20
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Reference Number: 402 / 2026 / 2048
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
Your Responsibilities
- Autonomous research and publication activities in the field of social-geographical research on cities and caring infrastructures
- Participation in existing research projects and development of new research projects as part of urban HEAP
- Possibility to work on a habilitation project
- Participation in the application process for third-party funded projects
- Independent teaching of courses and conducting of examinations
- Professional and organizational supervision of students of the department of geography and regional science
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Completed doctorate/PhD in the area of social geography
- Excellent knowledge of written and spoken German and English
- Very good skills within the field of qualitative methods in social and cultural studies
- Enjoyment of scientific work and working with students
- Independent and goal-oriented working style
- Track record of working in transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams
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.
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.
Equality Principle
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.
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Letter of motivation and academic CV
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
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Anke Strüver (anke.struever@uni-graz.at)
Where to apply
Website: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/5388a4f0-26ee-4022-8f8e-bea9beaf0b71/apply
Requirements
Research Field: Geography
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Languages: ENGLISH - Level: Excellent
Languages: GERMAN - Level: Excellent
Research Field: Geography
Years of Research Experience: 4 - 10
Additional Information
Benefits
- 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.
Website for additional job details: https://jobs.uni-graz.at/en/jobs/5388a4f0-26ee-4022-8f8e-bea9beaf0b71
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Department of Geography and Regional Sciences
Country: Austria
City: Graz
Postal Code: 8010
Street: Halbärthgasse 8
Contact
City: Graz
Website: https://www.uni-graz.at
Street: Halbärthgasse 8
Postal Code: 8010
Phone: (+43) 316 380
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