Senior Researcher – Circular Economy and Sustainability in Structural Engineering

Vienna University of Applied Sciences FH Campus Wien is a competent, reliable partner for its employees and students, as well as for the society for which we educate.
We focus on diversity, equal opportunities and respectful cooperation.
Our team spirit and collegiality allow us to work in a supportive environment.

At our Research Center for Building and Design , decades of experience in construction technology meet pioneering research projects in the fields of resource-efficient, sustainable construction, as well as digitalization and serial construction.
We pass on the knowledge gained from our research projects to our students in our Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in Civil Engineering and Architecture.
We are strengthening our dedicated and competent team with your expertise, your passion for research and teaching - that's exactly why we are looking for you.
Your Responsibilities Initiating and writing of international and national research funding applications (EU-Horizon/ERC, FFG, JRZ, VKS, FWF, etc.).
Management, coordinating, and active participation in ongoing research projects.
Networking activities and initiating industry collaborations as well as contract research.
Writing scientific publications in the context of conference contributions, seminars, and especially in peer-reviewed journals.
Planning and initiating third-mission activities.
Supporting the Head of research center in external appearances and reporting within the university.
Teaching 4 semester hours per week in the degree programs of the Department of Building and Design, as well as supervising theses.
Guiding scientific work and mentoring junior researchers at the research center.
Participating in the organization and self-administration of the university.
Your Profile Completed university degree in civil engineering, preferably with a PhD.
in the field of structural engineering or a related area.
Several years of professional experience in one or more specialized fields of structural engineering.
Several years of experience in initiating and acquiring third-party funding or research funding, experience in writing project proposals, and leading and coordinating third-party funded research projects.
Experience in preparing research funding applications, presenting at professional conferences.
Experience in writing scientific publications in scientific journals.
Experience, competence, and willingness to design, acquire, and conduct applied research projects in the fields of structural engineering.
Excellent written and spoken English, German skills nice to have, author of peer-reviewed publications in English.
Team orientation, excellent communication skills, flexibility.
General Conditions Place of employment is at the location Vienna 10 - 'Altes Landgut'
Permanent employment with 39 hours per week and the opportunity to start a career as an Associate FH Professor (duration 3-4 years)
The salary is based on the FH Campus Wien salary system and depends on previous relevant professional experience.
The minimum salary with appropriate training is from EUR 3.905 (Overpayment possible according to qualifications) gross per month (full-time basis, 39 hours per week) - FH Campus Wien is not subject to a collective agreement
Start of employment immediately
Our Offer A challenging position in an emerging and successful research center at FH Campus Wien University of Applied Sciences.
Integration into an ambitious and innovative teaching and research team.
The opportunity to implement your own research ideas while accessing extensive expertise from several well-established research areas.
Permanent employment and the possibility to start the career path to Associate FH-Professor (duration 3-4 years).
Bonuses for successfully acquired third-party funding and leading research projects.
Use of the shared technical testing laboratory or concrete 3D Printing laboratory as well as the students lab.
Support in the acquisition and implementation of research projects through internal service facilities (Research and Project Coordination Office).
Training and further education in university didactics and e-learning support.
We offer the option to work from home.
Optimal connections to the public transport network and easy accessibility by bike or car.
You will receive food vouchers that you can redeem in other stores in addition to the canteen on campus.
We help to promote your health in the workplace with specific Campus Vital offers (e.g.
healthy back, relaxation in everyday life).

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender/gender identity, nationality, ethnic and social origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion, age and parenthood/caring responsibilities.
We look forward to receiving your informative application documents by 15.05.25 via our online application portal (including salary expectations and availability).
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