OeAW - Discovering the future

As a central non-university institution for science and research, the Austrian Academy of Sciences - OeAW has the task of "promoting science in every respect". Founded in 1847 as a learned society, it now has over 760 members and around 1,800 employees dedicated to innovative basic research, interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and the dissemination of new insights. The OeAW initiates and maintains partnerships worldwide and represents Austria in international scientific organizations; it cooperates with numerous institutions in the scientific field in order to actively shape the research landscape.

POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X) for Data Integration and Accessibility

Job ID: IGF025PD225

The Institute of Interdisciplinary Mountain Research (IGF) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), Austria’s leading non-university research institution, is offering a

POSTDOC POSITION (F/M/X) for Data Integration and Accessibility 

 (Part-time employee) for 28hours per week.

Your Tasks

  • Work on data integration and management, ensuring open data repositories are maintained, interoperable, and subject to rigorous quality control.
  • Contribute to data dissemination, including publishing datasets, supporting cloud-based services, and adhering to FAIR principles.
  • Collaborate with international partners across eight countries to integrate datasets and provide technical support.
  • Document and report project progress, maintaining structured records and ensuring datasets are prepared for assessments such as IPCC and AMAP.

Your Profile

  • Ph.D. in Geoinformatics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience in data management and integration, particularly with large environmental datasets.
  • Familiarity with programming languages and database technologies relevant to data processing.
  • Understanding of FAIR data principles and metadata management.
  • Strong motivation to take initiative and work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
  • Excellent English, both written and spoken.
    Candidates are not expected to meet all the desirable qualifications. However, the following would be considered a plus:
  • Experience with geospatial data processing (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL).
  • Knowledge of cloud-based data storage solutions and server management.
  • Prior experience in interdisciplinary, international research projects.

Our Offer

  •  Engaging Research Environment: Work in a dynamic and interdisciplinary setting, collaborating with international experts in environmental data management and cryosphere research.
  • Professional Growth: Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and networking opportunities with partners from eight countries.
  • Work-Life Balance: Up to 40% remote work available.
  • Location: Be part of the Digital Landscape Group at IGF, based in Innsbruck, Austria, offering a vibrant academic environment and exceptional quality of life.
  • Salary: The position offers an annual gross salary of € 48.319,88 according to the salary scheme of the Austrian Academy of Sciences.

Please apply online including (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a list of publications, (3) motivation letter (up to 2 pages), (4) certificates for full academic record, (5) up to three names of references with the full, and if possible, link to previous work (e.g., GitHub link) contact information no later than May 3th, 2025. 

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The Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW) pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity. Individuals from underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

Contact

Barbara Hechenleitner  |  barbara.hechenleitner@oeaw.ac.at
IGF | 6020 Innsbruck, Austria
Österreichische Akademie der Wissenschaften | Austrian Academy of Sciences | https://www.oeaw.ac.at/