University Professor (all genders)

At the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at TU Wien, the position of a University Professor (all genders) in the field of Engineering Hydrology and Water Resources Management with permanent (full-time) contractual employment is to be filled as of October 2026.

This is a professorship regulated by § 98 of the 2002 Universities Act (UG).

The position as professor for Engineering Hydrology and Water Resources Management has been allocated in TU Wien's development plan to the following TU Focal Areas of Research: Energy & Environment, Additional Fields of Research.

The professorship's research focuses on hydrological processes and hydrological extremes (floods, droughts), taking into account climate change and changes in land use, from small research catchments to the global scale. Mathematical models of the water cycle are developed, in particular to determine the available water supply and extreme events in surface waters and groundwater. Ecological, economic and social aspects are incorporated into the modelling of catchments in order to enable sustainable planning and management of water systems. The continuation of the HOAL (Hydrological Open Air Laboratory) is expected for the collection of data, validation of models and process studies.

In addition, the tasks include teaching (in German and English) in Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes as well as participation in the management of the institute and the faculty.

Your profile:

• Completed doctoral or PhD studies in the relevant subject from a domestic or equivalent foreign university or research institution or achievement of an equivalent scientific qualification
• The qualification for teaching (venia docendi) acquired at a domestic or equivalent foreign university or an academic qualification recognisable as being equivalent to the venia docendi
• Scientific reputation among experts, proven by publications in internationally prestigious scientific journals, scientific lectures, editorial and expert work, patents, organization of conferences, prices etc.
• Ability to form networks, proven e.g. by extended relevant stays abroad and/or through cooperation with foreign and domestic universities and research institutions
• Experience in the acquisition, execution and management of research projects
• The ability and willingness to manage a research division
• Pedagogic and didactic suitability for academic teaching in the relevant subject in German and English
• In case there is no adequate knowledge of German, willingness to quickly learn German is presupposed for teaching in bachelor programmes and participation in management of the institute and the faculty as well as in university bodies
• Experience in the supervision of scientific work of students
• Social and gender competence as well as experienced in the promotion of young researchers and the advancement of women
• Willingness to move the centre of life to Vienna (On-site presence)
• Education in an engineering science, with specialisation in water management preferable
• Expertise in basic research on hydrological processes and hydrological extremes (floods, droughts) demonstrated by publications in leading international journals
• Experience in the development of mathematical models of the water cycle
• Interest in measuring and analysing hydrological processes within the framework of HOAL
• Experience in academic teaching in the fields of hydrological processes and water management
• Ability to combine basic research with practical engineering applications and interest in interdisciplinary systems analysis

We offer:

• Excellent working conditions in an attractive research environment
• Attractive compensation and further benefits (see also: Benefits)
• Financial support of research activities in the first years (e.g. equipment endowment/ start-up funds)
• Support in moving to Vienna
• Dual career advice offers partners and families of the university professors appointed to TU Wien various support opportunities tailored to their individual situation
• An employee-friendly environment in a city with an extraordinary high quality of life

Classification in the pay grade A1 of the collective bargaining agreement for employees of universities and a minimum salary of EUR 92,460.20 gross annual is provided for. Furthermore, on top of the employee benefit fund, a company pension scheme will be set up for employees, depending on the duration of their employment, with the result that personnel benefits will increase. A higher salary depending on qualifications and experience is subject of appointment negotiations as well as detailed information about benefits.

General information can be found at the following links:

• Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Institute of Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management
• Information about professorships and appointment procedures: Appointment Service

Applications in English must include at least the following documents:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (complete with professional and academic background)
• A short motivation letter
• A presentation of previous academic activities including a survey of research and development projects carried out and of funding/grants raised (volume, duration, funding body etc), a list of patents, editorial and expert work, organized conferences and prices etc. as well as a list of lecturing and teaching activities evidenced by a list of the university courses held so far, a list of supervised scientific works of students and a list of invited lectures
• A list of publications (including a link to a unique research identifier like ORCID) and copies of the five most important publications
• A research and teaching concept with considerations on the future positioning and further development of the field
• Relevant certificates and official letters should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents
• A data fact sheet should be uploaded under the category: +add more documents

We look forward to receiving your complete application documents by January 22th, 2026.