Job opportunity Project staff member (pre-doc) at Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien Jobportal

What to expect

• Developing research leadership: You will play a leading role in the project. The work involves the analysis of (large) micro-level datasets, constructing synthetic populations, and developing, calibrating, and validating granular agent-based economic models of disasters. You will need to adapt existing and develop new research methodologies and materials, engage in collaborative activities with the project team, and act as a source of information and advice to other group members on methodologies or procedures. This work involves active project management tasks necessary to meet given deadlines.
• Scientific publications: You will be responsible for converting your findings into comprehensive research papers and presenting them at top-tier academic and professional venues.

What you have to offer

• Master’s (or equivalent) with a quantitative focus (e.g., data science, physics, engineering, economics, statistics).
• Strong interest in climate-driven natural disasters and their economic impacts.
• Research experience with large datasets and computational models (e.g., agent-based models).
• Ability to understand, implement, and calibrate existing economic models of natural disasters
• Technical research skills (Python, Julia, R, etc.).
• Team player and eager to engage in international, multidisciplinary collaboration networks.
• Ability to independently conduct scientific research.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Following documents must be submitted: your CV, cover letter, certificates, and contact details of at least 1 reference.

What we offer you

• Inspiring campus life with over 2,400 employees in research, teaching, and administration and approximately 21,500 students
• A modern campus with spectacular architecture in the heart of Vienna
• Excellent accessibility by public transportation
• Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive, and family-friendly environment
• Flexible working hours
• A wide range of benefits, from an in-house medical officer to athletic activities and a meal allowance to a variety of employee discounts