91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Startdate: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 3009

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Description of the position:

CeMESS, the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science, is looking for an excellent theoretical ecologist and/or mathematical modeler to investigate fundamental principles of microbiomes across different host and environmental systems. The successful candidate will work within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Microbiomes drive Planetary Health’ and  shall develop conceptual models for microbiomes based on ecological theory, contribute to experimental design and align experimental data with modelling in the following fields: i) unifying existing growth theories and embedding fundamental principles of growth into ecological theory. ii) microbial interaction network reconstruction and analysis and iii) adaptation and response of complex microbiomes to perturbations and oscillating environmental conditions.

The position is limited to three years and is planned to be filled from 01.10.2024. 

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Mathematical modelling of microbiomes
• Take on a leading role in integrating and coordinating theoretical modelling with experimental work within a diverse research consortium
• Work closely together with experimental microbial ecologists to design experiments for testing model hypotheses
• Analyse experimental datasets and link them to mathematical models
• Employ and further develop microbial co-occurrence network analysis
• Publishing/presenting research in international top journals/conferences
• Support and train young researchers

This is part of your personality:

• PhD Degree in ecology, microbial ecology, biology, physics, mathematics or theoretical ecology
• Experience with mathematical modelling of biological systems
• Advanced programming skills
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a diverse and international team
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience with planning, conducting, and analyzing laboratory experiments
• Curious, independent, proactive, and motivated personality

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae  and a letter of motivation
• With your list of publications
• Doctoral Degree 
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Christina Kaiser  

christina.kaiser@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 09/19/2024 

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