University Assistant with a Doctorate in the Field of Geoinformation

Some features of our web site require JavaScript to function properly. Please enable JavaScript in your browser. PositionUniversity Assistant with a Doctorate in the Field of GeoinformationEmployerGraz University of TechnologyGraz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.

We Offer Interesting area of responsibility Collegial and friendly working atmosphere Flexible working schedule (e. g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break – depending on working hours) International training and teaching opportunities Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women Award for being the most family-friendly company in Styria 2018 Subsidy for public transport University’s sports program Shopping Discounts Workplace Health Management Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development Safe and stable working environment Company pension fundsHomepage: https: //jobs. tugraz.

at/en/jobs/8ccc5267-626f-5488-f06f-688225268617?preview=trueLocationGraz, AustriaSectorAcademicRelevant divisionsEarth and Space Science Informatics (ESSI)Geodesy (G)Geosciences Instrumentation and Data Systems (GI)TypeFull timeLevelExperiencedSalaryWe offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060. 59 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible. Preferred EducationPhDApplication deadline12 September 2025Posted7 August 2025ResponsibilitiesJob descriptionIndependent research in the field of Geospatial Artificial Intelligence (GeoAI) and GIScience, publication of high-quality conference and journal papers, as well as organization of and participation in events and conferences.

Independent teaching (in German and English) of Bachelor’s and Master’s classes on topics such as GIS Algorithms, Geodatabases and geo-data management, Programming in GIS (e. g. , Python), Geographic Information Retrieval, etc. , and supervision of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. Participation in existing and future research projects and proactive writing of research grant proposals. Teamwork and promotion of excellence within the Geoinformation working group, as well as collaboration with other geodesy departments (navigation, remote sensing and photogrammetry, satellite geodesy, and engineering geodesy), computer science department, and the NAWI cooperation with the University of Graz.

Active participation in the institute and university administration, as well as in university and non-university committees. Admission RequirementsCompleted doctorate in geoinformatics or a related field with a focus on GIScience, Geomatics or GeoSpatial Technologies. Desired QualificationExpertise in (at least in part) GeoAI and GIScience topics such as: spatial representation and reasoning, spatial computation and algorithms, geographic information retrieval, geo-social sensing, machine learning, spatial data scienceProven scientific and subject-specific achievements in the field, which can be demonstrated by international, peer-reviewed publications, as well as active publication activity and presentations at international and national conferences and meetings.

Very good written and spoken German and English. If you do not yet have any knowledge of German, you are expected to be willing to acquire it. Didactic skills for an adequate implementation of teaching at Bachelor’s and Master’s level as well as gender and diversity competences. How to applyGraz University of TechnologyDean of the Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and GeodesyUniv. -Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Jussi BehrndtPetersgasse 168010 GrazInstitute of GeodäsieUniv. -Prof. Dipl. -Ing. Dr. techn. Philipp BerglezHead of InstituteSteyrergasse 308010 Grazpberglez@tugraz. atGo back