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University Assistant Postdoctoral, Chemistry

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA
Location
Vienna (Landbezirke) (AT)
Salary
The basic salary of EUR 4,752,30
Closing date
13 Nov 2024
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Academic Discipline
Physical Sciences, Chemistry
Job Type
Academic Posts, Postdocs
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time, Part Time

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 17.11.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 17.07.2030
Reference no.: 3105

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Main Focus:

The Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry announces a position for a university assistant (post-doc) on the topic of developing chemical tools for investigating microbial interactions (research group Microbial Biochemistry, Böttcher lab).

The position is limited to 17.07.2030.

Your future tasks:

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

  • Design and synthesis of microbial natural products
  • Support diverse projects in chemical biology
  • Target identification and/or natural product isolation and inhibitor discovery
  • Preparation of research reports, manuscripts for publications and oral presentations
  • Publish in top international journals and present at conferences
  • Conduct teaching activities as required by the collective bargaining agreement
  • Supervision and training of students and staff members
  • Support with administrative tasks, teaching and grant applications

This is part of your personality:

  • Completed doctoral/PhD studies in chemistry, life sciences, or biochemistry
  • Outstanding dissertation
  • Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
  • Experience in research management and in leading project staff
  • Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
  • Excellent skills in synthetic chemistry
  • Experience in the synthesis of polykletides from endophytic fungi as well as of bacterial cell wall components is desired
  • Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
  • Team player and high social/communicative skills
  • Very good organizational skills
  • Precision and diligence in laboratory work
  • Highest level of motivation

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 68 months 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 / letter of intent
  • With your list of publications
  • With your letter of motivation including a summary of your research interests (max. 1 p.)
  • Doctoral Degree 
  • Contact details of two persons who could provide reference letters
  • Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Thomas Böttcher

thomas.boettcher@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: 11/13/2024 

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