Innovation and Sustainability Research
University of Graz, Institute for Systems Science
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| Background of Organization |
The University of Graz is one of the largest institutions of higher education in Austria with approximately 27,000 students and 3,500 employees. |
| Address |
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Personalwesen
Universitätsplatz 3
A-8010 Graz
Austria |
| Contact Person |
Prof. Dr. Alfred Posch |
| Contact phone, fax and/or email |
If you are interested, please submit your application documents in accordance with the general application provisions, which can be obtained at http://bewerbung.uni-graz.at/index_en.html, within the deadline. Your application documents (mentioning the reference number) should be sent to:
Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz
Personalwesen
Universitätsplatz 3
A-8010 Graz
Austria
Information about the Institute for Systems Science, Innovation and Sustainability Research (ISIS) can be found under http://www.uni-graz.at/isis. If you have further questions please contact Prof. Dr. Alfred Posch
(email: alfred.posch@uni-graz.at, Phone: +43 (0)316 380 - 3234) |
| Position title |
Professorship in Systems Sciences |
| Job location |
Graz, Austria |
| Position description |
Professorship in Systems Sciences
(40 hours a week; limited to the period of 2 years according to § 99 UG; starting Sept. 1st, 2011)
Research responsibilities and focus:
The research focus of this position is defined with systems science, especially systems modelling (e.g., agentbased modelling or System Dynamics), and system assessment in terms of sustainable development. Part of the research profile is also transition and adaptation processes of human environment systems based on the challenges of global change. A close cooperation with the second professorship at ISIS, the professorship of sustainability management, is requested. The holder of the position shall do research on international standards, capture innovative research questions in an interdisciplinary context as well as initiate and carry out transdisciplinary research in a regional field.
Teaching responsibilities:
The holder of the position will be responsible for teaching the subject of systems science and provide suitable teaching methods that meet the needs of participants in the programmes offered by the institute. Furthermore, the holder of the position will supervise bachelor’s essays, master's theses and dissertations and contribute to the coordination of international study programs as well as building a PhD-program. Emphasis hereby relies on the integration of systems science with different social sciences, economic sciences and natural sciences (especially the main courses of the environmental systems science field of study) as well as with the theoretical sciences of mathematics and statistics. Research driven teaching in German and English, partly also in interdisciplinary teams, is required.
The University of Graz is striving to increase the number of women, particularly in executive positions, and thus explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In case of equal qualifications women will receive priority consideration. |
| Required skills |
1. A completed Austrian or equivalent foreign university education appropriate for the position
2. Excellent academic qualifications in research and teaching for the position to be filled
3. Pedagogical and didactic aptitude
4. Executive qualifications
5. Subject-related international experience
Qualification requirement for the application is the habilitation or equivalent. The applicant must provide proof of internationally recognised academic achievements in form of publications and experience in the acquisition, execution, and collaboration of international research projects. The applicant should document her/his own practical teaching experience at university level by listing the content of previously taught courses. Furthermore, the applicant should be capable and willing to teach courses in English. The applicant is expected to utilize and further develop existing regional and international networks and cooperations. Finally, the applicant must provide proof of her/his executive qualifications as well as of her/his social competence and management skills, especially in project management. The applicant should be willing and capable of actively contributing to autonomous, academic self-administration at every level. In order to be able to optimally fulfil these tasks we expect him/her to have his/her permanent residence in Graz or its surroundings. Furthemore, we also expect competence in the field of gender mainstreaming. |
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| URL to host organization |
http://www.uni-graz.at/isis |
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7/19/11
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