Two open positions Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling

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Position

Two open positions Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling

Employer

TU Wien

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Location

Vienna, Austria

Sector

Academic

Relevant divisions

Climate: Past, Present & Future (CL)

Hydrological Sciences (HS)

Natural Hazards (NH)

Type

Contract

Level

Entry level

Salary

EUR 3, pre-doc) and 4, post-doc) - 14 times per year

Required education

Master

Application deadline

Open until the position is filled

Posted

6 November 2025

Job Description
Two open positions (m/f/d)
Hydrology and Hydraulic Modeling
One Pre-Doc and one Post-Doc position
We Are Looking For
A project assistant (pre-doc / post-doc) for research work in the project "Hydrology Weinviertel – Development of design values for flood protection in pluvial catchments". The position is available as soon as possible at the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management at TU Wien and is limited to 1 year (full-time, 40 hours per week), with the option for extension. The primary place of employment is TU Wien in Vienna; depending on project progress, research work in the Weinviertel region and at the HOAL site in Petzenkirchen (Lower Austria) is planned.

Your Tasks

  • Participation in the research project "Hydrology Weinviertel" with a focus on numerical hydraulic modelling
  • Main responsibility: Development of a numerical model for the simulation of hydraulic and hydrological processes to describe water movement
  • Preparation and presentation of research results at scientific events (workshops, conferences)
  • Writing a doctoral dissertation and/or scientific publications within the project context

Your Profile

  • Completed master's, diploma or doctoral degree with a strong mathematical and numerical focus (e.g., Technical Physics / Mathematics / Computer Science, etc.)
  • Excellent programming skills (e.g., C++, Python, etc.)
  • Strong interest in research in the field of hydrology/water resources and willingness to engage with new topics
  • Experience and knowledge in hydraulic modelling are an advantage
  • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
  • Knowledge of German (at least B1 level) is an advantage

We Offer

  • Involvement in a current research project with high practical relevance for water management in Lower Austria
  • Modern and well-equipped workplace at TU Wien in the heart of Vienna; opportunity for fieldwork in the Weinviertel region and at the HOAL site in Petzenkirchen )
  • Strong networking within the national and international research community (cooperation with public authorities and research institutions)
  • Attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Katalog der TU Wien)
  • Extensive training and development opportunities, participation in national and international conferences
  • Support for career development and future career options after end of the project

The position is classified according to salary group B1 of the collective agreement for employees of Austrian universities. For a full-time position (40 hours per week), the minimum monthly gross salary is currently EUR 3, pre-doc) and 4, post-doc) - 14 times per year. Relevant previous work experience may be credited to the salary classification.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application (in German or English) as a PDF file as soon as possible, addressed to Prof. Günter Blöschl (Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management, TU Wien) via email:

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