Postdoctoral position in the field of aerosol physics and clouds within the inter-institutional research network "Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research (VINAR)"

Tasks:

1. research activities in the field of aerosol physics and cloud physics
2. scientific publications
3. collaboration in the international WMO program GAW and in the European research infrastructure ACTRIS (AIS - aerosol in situ & CIS - cloud in situ) at the SBO
4. collaboration in the development of ECCINT (European Centre for Cloud ambient Intercomparison)
5. participation in calibration workshops and securing measuring certificates
6. perception of VINAR cooperation

Requirements/Essential Skills: 

1. unrestricted access to the Austrian labor market
2. completed PhD in the field of atmospheric physics,
3. proof of working experience in the field of aerosol physics
4. language: German knowledge advantageous, foreign language English (spoken and written)
5. ability to work in a team, sociability, communication skills, goal-oriented and independent thinking and acting
6. outstanding knowledge in the field of aerosol physics, desirable also in the field of cloud physics
7. knowledge of scientific operation of environmental measuring instruments, especially in the aerosol field
8. programming skills (KNIME, Python, etc.)
9. pleasure in scientific work
10. project experience is advantageous (collaboration/project management, proposal submission, researchnsupport landscape).

Salary:

Remuneration is based on the salary scale for federal contract employees with classification in v1/1 and depends on qualifications and previous service. The monthly salary is at least EUR 3,050.20 gross in accordance with § 71 (1) VBG for classification v1/1. During the training phase, the salary is lower. It is increased on the basis of the statutory provisions by creditable periods of prior service and other remuneration components associated with the special features of the job.

Workplace:

Austria, 1190 Vienna, Hohe Warte 38 or

Austria, 5020 Salzburg, Freisaalweg 16 and

Austria, 5561 Rauris, Kolm Saigurn, Sonnblick Observatory (SBO)

Start of employment:

April 2022

Working time:

40 hours per week (full time)

With 3 to 5 days per month at the Sonnblick Observatory and regular exchange with the University of Vienna within VINAR.

Duration of employment:

University of Vienna within VINAR.

Limited in time for 4 years. New employees go through a probationary period of one month.

More information about the workplace:

Dr. Elke Ludewig / Head of the Sonnblick Observatory/ elke.ludewig@zamg.ac.at

Application:

Please send your application up to and including 28.02.2022 (applications received by 31.01.2022 will be given priority), if possible in a PDF file, by e-mail to the ZAMG application team bewerbung@zamg.ac.at and to Dr. Elke Ludewig.

Documents to be submitted, indicating the reference code:

• Curriculum vita (CV)
• Certificates
• Letter of motivation, including interests and experience
• concept sketch for 4-year research activity in the field of aerosol physics, maximum 2 A4 pages
• Naming at least 2 references

The invitation for an interview will be sent to the candidates via E-mail. Please note that ZAMG will not refund any travel and accommodation expenses for travels to/from Vienna for the interview.

We especially encourage women to apply.

Attention is drawn to the fact that by submitting your application you expressly consent to the processing of your personal data.