Project Assistent with doctorate (m/f/d)
The University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.
Application deadline: 2026-04-06
Job Profile: Project Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 20
Temporary Employment: limited to the duration of parental leave
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change
Your Responsibilities
As Transacademic Interface Manager (TIM) in the Field of Excellence "Climate Change Graz" your responsibilites will include:
* Designing the interface between companies, administration/politics, NGOs and the population (our stakeholders) on the one hand, and research/science on the other
* Actively supporting ongoing transdisciplinary research projects
* Initiation, establishment and maintenance of national and international stakeholder networks for cooperation in projects involving different research groups in the Field of Excellence
* Establishment and coordination of transdisciplinary collaboration in research projects (from assessment of needs, development of research questions, co-design and co-production in research to dissemination of research results)
* Design and moderation of stakeholder processes
Your Profile
* Doctorate/PhD in communication, social sciences, economics, humanities or natural sciences
* Experience in national and international third‑party funded projects on climate change (climate impacts, climate protection, adaptation)
* Experience in moderating and supporting stakeholder processes in the context of climate change research
* Experience in knowledge transfer and in the development and implementation of educational formats, in particular Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
* Relevant expertise in transdisciplinary research and working methods, e.g. living labs (desirable)
* Knowledge of the regional and national stakeholder environment in the field of climate change and corresponding networking (desirable)
* Excellent German and English language skills and, ideally, relevant publication experience (science to public and science to science)
* High level of social and communication skills
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
* Letter of motivation
* Academic CV
* short (max. half page) "vision statement" ad transdisciplinarity and interdisciplinarity in practice in the Field of Excellence "Climate Change Graz". Please submit your documents as pdfs.
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
We Offer
* Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
* Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
* Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross‑professional opportunities to work together.
* Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
* Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
* Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with various working time models but also through offers for the compatibility of family and career.
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. Gerald Raab.
gerald.raab@uni-graz.at
I +43 316380-1295
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.
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