Job Description

Research Associate in Forest Engineering and Work Science

• in close collaboration with the head of the research group, identify new research topics, further develop their profiles and translate them into competitive third-party-funded projects;
• initiate research, development and service projects, and play a key role in preparing funding proposals;
• actively drive the acquisition of external funding and the development of future project financing;
• following successful funding decisions, coordinate the scientific and operational implementation of projects;
• contribute to practice-oriented teaching at bachelor's and master's level in the fields of forest engineering and work science;
• supervise bachelor's and master's theses;
• prepare scientific publications, project reports and presentations for academic and practice-oriented audiences;
• build and maintain sustainable collaborations with industry partners, public authorities and research institutions.

• a completed master's degree (MSc) or PhD in forestry, forest engineering or a closely related discipline with a clear focus on forest engineering and work science
• Sound knowledge of forest engineering, forest operations, forest access or production planning, as well as ergonomics in forestry work processes
• Experience in contributing to scientific projects and developing funding proposals; motivation to co-develop third-party-funded projects independently in the medium term
• Strong initiative, perseverance and a structured working style
• Excellent communication skills and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Interest in teaching and supervising students
• Very good English skills; willingness to learn German. The university actively supports language acquisition. Teaching is expected to be conducted in German in the medium term

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