University Professorship for Geomatics
Vienna (Austria)
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna
Announcement of a University Professorship for
Geomatics
A professorship for geomatics is to be filled at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) from May 1, 2025. The position will be filled in the form of a permanent contractual employment relationship in accordance with Section 98 of the University Act 2002.Announcement of a University Professorship for
Geomatics
The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, the Alma Mater Viridis, is the university of sustainability and life. BOKU's mission is to contribute to securing livelihoods for future generations through the diversity of its subject areas. By combining natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and economics, it increases knowledge for the sustainable use of natural resources. With 10,000 students and over 2,900 employees, BOKU is one of the leading sustainability universities in Europe.
We are looking for a highly qualified and professionally experienced person for the Institute of Geomatics within the new Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity (from January 1, 2025). The position includes teaching and research in all major areas of remote sensing and spatial levels of observation, with a particular focus on the collection and analysis of remote sensing data for the study and monitoring of ecosystems, climate and land use changes. The applicant should demonstrate excellence in remote sensing methods and be willing to serve as head of the Institute of Geomatics. The applicant has an inter- and transdisciplinary research profile. The successful candidate represents the scientific field of geomatics in research, teaching and third mission.
In research-led teaching, participation in compulsory and elective courses in the Bachelor's and Master's programs in Agricultural Science, Forestry, Environmental and Bioresource Management, Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna is required, including the supervision of corresponding theses. Teaching in Bachelor's programs is a mandatory requirement. Attendance at the university is expected.
An important part of this professorship is committed, collegial cooperation in academic self-administration and management.
The successful applicant has excellent specialist knowledge in both teaching and research in areas of remote sensing that are related to BOKU's research priorities.
The main tasks include the acquisition of third-party funding through grants and cooperation projects, the promotion of inter- and transdisciplinary research, the publication of research results in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at leading conferences, teaching in bachelor's, master's and doctoral courses in the field of remote sensing, supervision of master's theses, dissertations and habilitations as well as active participation in the life of the university, the department and the institute.
Requirements profile:
- A relevant teaching qualification (venia docendi) acquired at an Austrian university or an equivalent international qualification or an academic qualification equivalent to a university teaching qualification.
- Relevant experience and ability in teaching, providing guidance in scientific work and supervising young researchers.
- Relevant research experience, national and international reputation and ability to network.
- Excellent publication activity in the field.
- Profound international research experience.
- Courses are held in German and English.
- Experience in the successful acquisition, execution and management of research projects.
- Collaboration with national and international research institutions as well as with relevant partners from public administration and business.
- Management and personnel management skills including skills in the areas of gender and diversity management, inclusion and accessibility in communication; communication and teamwork skills.
- Participation in public relations work.
- Participation in relevant priority and cooperation programs of the university.
- Participation in the self-administration of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna.
- Excellent written and spoken German and English skills or the willingness to learn German in the first two years.
Please send your application as a PDF file (Lastname_Firstname.pdf) with the information below in English by email to the Rectorate of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna ( berufungen@boku.ac.at ) by December 15, 2024 at the latest. Please attach the following documents to your application:
- Brief explanation of why you believe you are particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page A4).
- CV with a detailed description of professional, teaching and research activities, ORCID, including teaching portfolio – information at http://short.boku.ac.at/teachingportfolio .
- Rough concept for research and teaching; presentation of planned specialist areas (max. 4 pages A4).
- List of publications (reviewed / non-reviewed), lectures and research projects.
- Copies of 5 recent publications that you consider particularly important.
The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, aims to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and therefore expressly invites female scientists with relevant qualifications to apply. If qualifications are equal, women will be given priority unless reasons related to the person of a competitor outweigh them.
People with disabilities and corresponding qualifications are expressly encouraged to apply.
The employment relationship is classified in employment group A1 of the collective agreement for university employees. An overpayment of the collectively agreed monthly minimum wage (6,362.50 euros 14 times a year) is planned.
Further information about this position, BOKU and the department can be found on the web: https://boku.ac.at
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University Professorship for Geomatics
Vienna (Austria)
Current status: November 1, 2024
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01.11.2024, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU)
Vienna (Austria)
University Professorship for Geomatics
Tasks:
In research-led teaching, participation in compulsory and elective courses in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs in agricultural science, forestry, environmental and bioresource management, landscape planning and landscape architecture, and environmental engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, is required, including supervision of corresponding final theses. Teaching in Bachelor's degree programs is a mandatory requirement. Attendance at the university is expected. An important component of this professorship is committed, collegial collaboration in academic self-administration and management.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly qualified and professionally experienced person for the Institute of Geomatics within the (from January 1, 2025) new Department of Ecosystem Management, Climate and Biodiversity. The position includes teaching and research in all important areas of remote sensing and spatial levels of observation, with a particular focus on the collection and analysis of remote sensing data for the research and monitoring of ecosystems, climate and land use changes. The applicant should demonstrate excellent performance in remote sensing methods and be willing to act as head of the Institute of Geomatics. The applicant has an inter- and transdisciplinary research profile. The successful candidate represents the scientific field of geomatics in research, teaching and third mission. The successful applicant has excellent expertise in both teaching and research in areas of remote sensing that are related to BOKU's research priorities. An international, relevant teaching qualification (venia docendi) acquired at an Austrian university or an equivalent international teaching qualification or an academic qualification equivalent to a university teaching qualification. Relevant experience and ability in teaching, instructing academic work and supervising young researchers. Relevant research experience, national and international reputation and ability to build networks. Excellent publication activity in the subject area. Solid international research experience. Teaching courses in German and English. Experience in the successful acquisition, implementation and management of research projects. Collaboration with national and international research institutions as well as with relevant partners from public administration and business. Management and personnel management skills including skills in the areas of gender and diversity management, inclusion and accessibility in communication; communication and teamwork skills. Participation in public relations work. Participation in relevant priority and cooperation programs of the university. Participation in the self-administration of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. Excellent written and spoken German and English skills or the willingness to learn German in the first two years.
professional field
- Public Service, Administration
- Research, Teaching
- Consulting, Training, Education
- education, training, instruction
- teaching activities
locations
- Vienna (Austria)
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