Vacancies at the Wegener Center
At the University of Graz, 4,700 employees work together on future issues and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers tackle the major challenges facing society and disseminate their knowledge.
The Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change integrates climate, environmental, economic and social research. We contribute to the understanding of the physical and socio-economic aspects of climate change, the impacts of climate change and the transition to a climate-neutral future. We offer a stimulating interdisciplinary research environment.
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Scientific positions
- NBS4Drought: Research internships >> all info
4 to 12 weeks, combining practical research experience with dedicated learning modules- Available topics at Wegener Center, University of Graz: Systematic literature review on the economic benefits and costs of wetland-based Nature-Based Solutions across Europe, analysis of financing structures and innovative financing mechanisms for NBS. The internship may contribute to the co-authorship of a scientific publication. Workspace will be provided; however, no salary or scholarship is available to cover expenses.
Period: October 2026 – June 2027
Applications: Please send your application to Nadja Leschka: nadja.leschka(at)uni-graz.at - Other institutions currently offering internships: Aarhus University (Denmark), Politecnico di Milano (Italy), Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon (Germany)
- Available topics at Wegener Center, University of Graz: Systematic literature review on the economic benefits and costs of wetland-based Nature-Based Solutions across Europe, analysis of financing structures and innovative financing mechanisms for NBS. The internship may contribute to the co-authorship of a scientific publication. Workspace will be provided; however, no salary or scholarship is available to cover expenses.
Speculative applications
If you would like to apply for a research position at the Wegener Center, please send us the following documents:
- A cover letter outlining your scientific interests in relation to the Wegener Center and the research areas (max. 0.5-1 pages),
- Your informative curriculum vitae with a focus on previous academic and scientific achievements as well as skills and abilities that you consider relevant to your field of interest,
- if applicable, a list of publications, if you already have a doctorate, or a transcript of your academic achievements and, if applicable, a copy of your thesis.
In any case, please send these documents as a PDF with the keyword "Initiativbewerbung" in the subject line to Sabine Tschürtz, or to a senior researcher of your choice. Your application will be forwarded to the heads of the relevant research groups. If a position becomes available at short notice, we will contact you.