Postgraduate Research Associate in wooden components

• Location

BOKU University of Vienna

• Mission

Collaboration in an interdisciplinary project consortium with a particular focus on the modification of adhesive joints in such a way that they can inform about static loading conditions or moisture properties of bio-based building components
Operative research on the border of material sciences, wood science and polymer science
Tasks including literature research, designing and performing laboratory experiments; modifying existing adhesives; modifying wood; testing adhesive, wood and adhesive bonds; evaluating results

• Skills

Diploma degree in wood technology, polymer technology, chemistry, material sciences or other equivalent university degree
Basic understanding of and high interest in material science is required: wood, polymers
Curiosity and a knowledge-based, creative approach to problem solving
Ability to work in a team, self-reliance, reliability and communication skills
Very good knowledge of written English

• Application 

Send a motivation letter, CV, Copy of diploma to Personnel department, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at . (Reference code: 18)

Deadline application 21st February 2022

• Contact

kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at