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At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an  Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology of Comammox in Vienna 74 Max Perutz Labs Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 31.05.2027 Reference no.: 4634 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! Your personal sphere of play: The research team of Prof Kristina Djinovic-Carugo at the University of Vienna seeks an experienced and highly motivated Postdoc in the area of structural biology. In cooperation with the research groups of Michael Wagner and Holger Daims the Djinovic Lab is involved in studies of physiology, structural biology, biochemistry, and ecology of nitrifying microorganisms with focus on complete ammonia oxidizers (comammox organisms). We are a committed team and offer an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories, and a creative working atmosphere. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Postdoc in the field of structural biology and biochemistry. This position is limited to a duration of 9 months. Following this, there is an option for employment through a third-party funded project until a maximum of September 30, 2028.  About the Max Perutz Labs The Max Perutz Labs are a joint research institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. They were founded in 2005 to deepen the collaboration between the two universities in the field of molecular biosciences. Around 450 scientists from over 40 nations work in 40 research groups at the institute, investigating fundamental questions in molecular and cell biology. State-of-the-art research infrastructure supports their work in basic biomedical research. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in a research project on the structural and biochemical characterization of selected enzymes from comammox and other nitrifying microorganisms You are involved in research projects and scientific studies. You publish internationally and give lectures. You are involved in a research project on the structural and biochemical characterization of selected enzymes from Comammox and other nitrifying microorganisms You are willing to be involved in research regarding muscle proteins (Core research area of the Djinovic lab). You supervise trainees and students. You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: Doctoral or PhD degree (Biology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or similar) Experience working with a plethora of bioinformatics tools dealing with sequence and structure analysis. Excellent knowledge and experience in structural biology. Didactic competence Experience with course organization, teaching and assignments/homework preparation High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Excellent command of written and spoken English IT user skills Ability to work both independently and in a team. Experience working with international collaboration partners and working on several projects simultaneously Additional qualification profile: Methodological competences: Practical experience in molecular cloning, expression, purification of protein complexes and their biochemical and biophysical characterization. Prior knowledge of crystallography and/or single-particle electron microscopy is an advantage. 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. An inspiring research environment embedded in the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Network Medicine at the University of Vienna. Access to cutting-edge computational resources and clinical datasets Opportunities to engage in high-impact, translational research projects Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. A vibrant academic community in one of Europe’s most livable cities 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 4.932,90  (14 times a year). 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 summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) Doctoral Degree Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters Via our job portal / Apply now - button If you have any questions, please contact: Kristina Djinovic-Carugo kristina.djinovic@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. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 01/02/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY) Post Doc

Lingnan University is one of the eight publicly funded institutions in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and has the longest established tradition among the local institutions of higher education. It is widely recognised for providing quality education with a focus on whole-person development and conducting high-impact research for a better world. Moving forward, Lingnan University is well positioned to take lead as a comprehensive university in arts and sciences in the digital era, with impactful research and innovations. Lingnan University offers undergraduate, taught postgraduate, and research postgraduate programmes in the Faculties of Arts, Business, Social Sciences, and the Schools of Data Science, Graduate Studies and Interdisciplinary Studies. To foster interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific progress, Lingnan University established the Lingnan University Institute for Advanced Study (LUIAS), attracting distinguished scholars from around the world to collaborate with its faculty and students. With traditional strengths in arts, business, social sciences, and interdisciplinary studies, the University aims to equip students with practical knowledge and critical thinking skills to thrive in the future. Subsequent to the establishment of the School of Data Science and LUIAS, Lingnan University is transforming into a hub for global leaders to develop and promote human-centric technology and social policies. Further information about Lingnan University is available at https://www.ln.edu.hk/. Applications are now invited for the following post: Research Assistant Professor Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (Post Ref.: 25/224) The Department of Digital Arts and Creative Industries (DACI) is an interdisciplinary and innovative learning hub that encompasses a wide range of areas, including film and television, animation, museums and curating, art history, as well as digital arts and immersive media. We offer broad theoretical study and practical training for students seeking careers in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area's burgeoning creative and cultural industries. DACI currently offers three Undergraduate programmes, BA (Hons) Aminations and Digital Arts, BA (Hons) in Creative Media Industries and BA (Hons) in Visual Studies, and two taught master programmes, MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) and MA in Curating and Art History (MACAH). For more information about the programme, please visit https://www.ln.edu.hk/daci/. DACI is inviting applications for fixed-term position of Research Assistant Professor to contribute to teaching and service to MA in Creative and Media Industries (MACMI) programme. The appointee is expected to: i) teach relevant MA-level courses; ii) supervise MA-level capstone projects; and iii) contribute to service and development of the Department. Requirements Applicants for the position should have: (i) A PhD degree in relevant areas in film and media studies; (ii) Good track record of refereed publications, awards and competitive grants; (iii) Up-to-date knowledge in the literature of media and creative industries with demonstrated strengths along institutional, historical or technological lines; (iv) Teaching experience in some the following subjects: theory, history, and methods of media and creative industries; comparative cultural policy in East Asia; Hong Kong creative and media industries; new technology and media industries; (v) Familiarity with regional mediascapes and current East Asian creative and film industries. Candidates should have obtained / been conferred a PhD degree or an equivalent qualification for no more than five years prior to the commencement of the appointment. The appointees are expected to submit applications for RGC grants, other local/overseas competitive grants and/or fellowship schemes. Salary and Benefits The conditions of appointment will be competitive. Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include annual leave, medical and dental benefits, mandatory provident fund, gratuity and incoming passage and baggage allowance for the eligible appointee. Appointment will normally be made on an initial contract of up to three years, which, subject to review and mutual agreement, may lead to longer-term appointment with possibility of consideration for substantiation. Application Procedure (online application only) Please click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are an equal opportunities employer. Review of applications will continue until the post is filled. Qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications early for consideration. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment for the post advertised, or to fill the post by invitation or by search. We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Description As part of the Electrical Engineering program of the Engineering Division and the Center of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics at NYU Abu Dhabi the group of Prof. Kostas J. Kyriakopoulos seeks to improve the autonomy of Field Robotic systems by fusing control theoretic and machine intelligence approaches. Formal models are directly applied in real experimental facilities. Marine Robotics is our current emphasis, without excluding candidates with prior experience on Aerial or Ground Systems. We are seeking a Post-Doctoral associate to join our expanding team and make significant contributions to the field. The researcher is expected to have (i) strong engineering skills to find innovative and cost-effective means to improve our research, and (ii) exemplary passion and motivation to enhance our multidisciplinary research at the intersection of control theory and machine intelligence. Methodologies of interest include: Robot modelling, Nonlinear and Optimal control, Reinforcement learning, and Data-driven modeling and control. The Post-Doctoral associate will be based at NYU Abu Dhabi and will directly report to Prof. K.J.Kyriakopoulos in close collaboration with other researchers, PhD students, and undergraduate research assistants. The Post-Doctoral associate will engage with our regular collaborators at local institutions in the UAE and abroad. Key responsibilities Conduct high-quality and innovative research primarily focused on Control theory and ML methodologies for Field Robotics; Support the supervisor in developing and implementing the research agenda; Reproduce results of the state-of-the-art (SOTA) methods; Design and implement experiments on real platforms operating outdoors, to compare our proposed work with SOTA baselines; Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals and conferences; Create, maintain, and document high-quality research code for reproducibility; and Collaborate with scientists within the NYU Global Network and in Abu Dhabi. Minimum Qualifications Possessing a Doctoral degree from a recognized institution in Electrical, Mechanical, Naval or Aerospace Engineering. First-author peer-reviewed published papers (and/or under review) Demonstrable research experience involving integration of hardware and software of robotic systems. Demonstrable research experience in conducting experiments for field robotic systems Proficient programming experience in embedded, real-time software in C/C++ and Python with several years of practice Experience in maintaining high-quality code on Github Ability to visualize experimental results Effective inter-personal and team-building skills Self-motivated with an ability to work independently and in a team to get the work done Excellent communication skills (oral and written communication) Willingness to learn and confront new challenges The appointment will be for two (2) years with the option to renew further depending on performance. The terms of employment are very competitive and will include housing and travel subsidies. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled. This position is not located in the United States. You must be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter, up-to-date CV, research statement (1-page), a transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation, all in PDF format on or before July 1, 2025. If you have any questions that are not answered in the job advert, please email: kk4812@nyu.edu and include [Application for postdoctoral researcher] in the subject line. About NYUAD: NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities. EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.