University Professor in Interdisciplinary Mountain Research

The Faculty of Geo and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Innsbruck invites
applications for the position of a

UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR IN INTERDISCIPLINARY MOUNTAIN RESEARCH

The position will be based on a permanent civil-law employment contract with the University
(§98 UG 2002).

The successful candidate will hold the position of Society-Environmental Relations in the
Alps and other mountain regions, in research and teaching, within the Faculty of Geo and
Atmospheric Sciences.

In addition, through a cooperation with the Austrian Academy of Science (ÖAW), it is
intended, that the successful candidate will become active in the Institute of Interdisciplinary
Mountain Research (IGF) of the ÖAW in Innsbruck, and in due course will likely fulfil the role
of Director of the Institute (at the request of the Presidium of the Academy).

The successful candidate is expected to make seminal scientific contributions to
understanding the major social and environmental challenges facing mountainous areas
during the Anthropocene. A special focus should be placed on the complex structure of
natural, social, and economic spaces within mountains, the associated population dynamics,
and the interaction with the surrounding environment.

Using an empirical, theoretical, and system-modelling approach, the successful candidate
will contribute to further development of Innsbruck University into an internationally leading
mountain research location. The position should be carried out in close collaboration with the
research activities of the University Research Focus, "Mountain Research", as well as its
associated research centres and doctoral programmes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Representation of the subject "Interdisciplinary Mountain Research" in research and
research-led teaching.
• Coordination of research and development of projects in cooperation with the IGF and
with relevant research groups at the University of Innsbruck.
• Coordination and control of the objectives to be agreed with University of Innsbruck.
• Participation in compulsory teaching within the framework of degree programs of the
Faculty of Geo- and Atmospheric Sciences of the University of Innsbruck, including the
supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate theses, and appropriate collegial
cooperation in university administration and management.
• Successful acquisition of third-party funds.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1) a completed domestic or equivalent foreign university education in one or more core
subjects of mountain-relevant research;
2) relevant teaching qualification (habilitation) or equivalent qualification;
3) publications in leading international journals;
4) proven engagement with interdisciplinary approaches;
5) professional experience abroad;
6) strong didactic skills;
7) successful acquisition of third-party funds;
8) leadership and management skills;
9) high social skills, teamwork and collegiality;
10) the ability to teach in German and English or, if necessary, the willingness to learn the

German language for university use.

The appointment procedure is handled by the University of Innsbruck. Applications must be
received at Universität of Innsbruck: Fakultäten Servicestelle (FSS), Standort Innrain 52 f, A-6020
Innsbruck (fss-innrain52f@uibk.ac.at) no later than
1. May 2019

The University of Innsbruck aims to increase the number of women in academic positions
and invites qualified women to apply. If applicants have the same qualification, applications
from women will be given preference.
Qualified scientists (usually by habilitation) at the beginning of their careers are particularly
encouraged to apply.

This position is classified in the employment group A1 of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement for University Employees with a minimum monthly salary of 5.005,10 Euro
(before tax, 14 times per year). Depending on qualifications and experience, a higher salary
is subject to negotiation with the Rector. On top of that, the University offers numerous,
attractive employee benefits (http://www.uibk.ac.at/universitaet/zusatzleistungen/).
Where an offer is made by the ÖAW, the extent of employment at the University and
Academy, as well as remuneration and equipment with regard to activities of the IGF, will be
negotiated separately.

The application documents need to include: A curriculum vitae with details of scientific and
professional career; a list of peer-reviewed scientific publications, lectures and other scientific
papers and projects (including details of funding providers, sums awarded, and project
durations); a list of time spent abroad (indicating the period and activity); the five most
important publications; a list of courses taught; a short proposal of the planned research
strategy for the IGF and its relationship with the University of Innsbruck, as well as the
planned teaching concepts.

In all cases, the application must be submitted digitally (CD or a linked pdf file via e-mail).
The hardcopy (paper) form is optional.
The full, authoritative text in German (published in the official bulletin of the University of 15th
of March, 2017) as well as additional information on the current status of the application
process may be found at:

http://www.uibk.ac.at/fakultaetenservicestelle/standorte/innrain52f/berufungen_habilitationen/berufungen_index_2010.html
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Tilmann MÄRK
Rektor der Universität Innsbruck

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