TU-ID: 120 | 2026 | 06 | 262871
Senior Scientist (all genders)
40 hours/week | indefinite-term
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
At the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation, in the Research Unit of Climate and Environmental Remote Sensing TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all genders) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2026.
Tasks:
- Independent research and project work in the field of microwave satellite-based vegetation monitoring
- Independent teaching of courses and supervision of students
- Development of scientific methods, concepts, as well as their realization and evaluation
- Writing project proposals to apply for funding from national and international agencies (e.g. ESA, FWF and the European Commission) and coordinating and managing these projects
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures of the research division, department, and faculty
Your profile:
- Completion of an appropriate master degree in the field of Earth observation, environmental sciences, geodesy and geoinformation, or equivalent university degree in Austria or abroad, and ambition to obtain PhD degree in due course
- Knowledge of scientific working as well as excellent specialist knowledge in Earth observation, in particular microwave remote sensing of vegetation
- Proven track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences
- Excellent programming skills (preferably Python) for research, data processing, and teaching purposes
- Interdisciplinary and team working abilities
- Experience and pleasure in teaching and supervision of students
- Organisational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
- Knowledge of German (language of instruction), excellent knowledge of English
- Experience in the acquisition and coordination of externally-funded projects
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 3,776.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until March 5th, 2026.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the
application process. Technology for People Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.
