Project Assistant - Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Contribution to the research project BIOSCALES, including the preparation of a doctoral dissertation in this field (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101296173)
• Support in participatory system mapping, including synthesis of results and derivation of model assumptions and scenario parameters
• Development and application of a system dynamics model for regional biomass use systems and assessment of their sustainability impacts
• Implementation of a multi-objective optimisation framework to identify Pareto-optimal biomass utilisation strategies under competing sustainability objectives
• Publication and dissemination of results in scientific journals and at international conferences
• Participation in and contribution to the organisation of project meetings, as well as preparation of project reports

Your Profile

• Completed Diploma or Master’s degree in Environmental System Sciences, Industrial Ecology, Environmental or Ecological Economics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to use programming languages for data analysis and modelling (e.g., Python, R)
• Knowledge of relevant research methods, such as system dynamics modelling and analysis and multi-objective optimisation (please specify in your application); knowledge of life cycle assessment is an advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• High level of commitment and motivation for scientific research
• High degree of personal responsibility and ability to work collaboratively in an international team.

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Master’s thesis or, if not available, a Bachelor’s thesis or another suitable academic writing sample (e.g. publication or research report).

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52.865,40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

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 Dr. Raphael Asada ([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.