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EUR 3.776,10 on a full-time basis (14 times per year)

Austria, Vienna Danubepier Hov



The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

56 Faculty of Mathematics
Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 31.08.2030
Reference no.: 5989

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the Largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. lt consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from Logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.

We are Looking for open, innovative and productive colleagues who are willing to work in an international and interdisciplinary environment.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a University Assistant (Praedoc), you will complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Dr. Philipp Grohs. Our ideal candidate has a strong interest in Applied Mathematics, possesses solid and profound background knowledge in Numerics, Functional Analysis, Stochastic Analysis, or Statistics, can easily integrate into our team, independently contribute to current research, and work with responsibility for results. You should already have significant programming experience. Additional knowledge in High-Performance Computing or Machine Learning is an advantage.

The start of the contract is the 1st of September 2026 or later, the exact starting date is negotiable. The duration of employment is 4 years from the start of the contract.

Our research focuses on the field of Mathematical Data Science. For more information about our research area and our team, please visit our homepage: http://mds.univie.ac.at. As a team, a positive, inclusive, and respectful working environment is important to us, and we regularly exchange ideas on current topics and projects in our group meetings.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	Collaboration and research in the field of Mathematical Data Sciences:

	
		Development of own solutions as part of the research group of Prof. Grohs.
		Conclusion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected.
		Membership in the Vienna School of Mathematics and active participation in its activities will be required.
	
	
	lnterdisciplinary Collaboration:
	
		Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research with applied researchers*.
	
	
	Collaboration in teaching and administration:
	
		Independent participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research.
		Independent participation in and teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	
	


Required Qualifications/Position Requirement:


	Completed diploma or master's degree in mathematics or a related field before the contract starts (e.g., statistics or Computer Science).
	Experience in scientific writing and research methods (copy of the Master's thesis, as well as List of publications and presentations, if applicable).
	High scientific qualification in numerical methods and scientific computing.
	Didactic skills and qualification as well as experience in e-learning.
	Excellent programming skills and their applications in Python, Julia or C++.
	Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
	You are a team player with high social and communication skills.
	You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence.


What we offer:

Employment: The employment duration is 4 years. lnitially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 VwGr. 81 lit b basic level (praedoc): EUR 3.776,10 on a full-time basis (14 times per year). The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification. The gross salary covers all benefits of the employee in quantitative and qualitative terms (= all-in payment).
Internat training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from an extensive range of courses free of charge.
Work-life balance: The compatibility of work and private life or work and study is a particularly important concern for us. In consultation with the team and team management, you can therefore organize your working hours flexibly and in a family-friendly manner within the framework of the current flexible and family-friendly working hours and also work partially home office.
lnspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
Climate neutrality - sustainability: The University of Vienna contributes to the achievement of climate goals by means of an adopted sustainability strategy and aimes to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through the reduction of resource consumption, resource-saving and sustainable procurements.
Benefits: The University of Vienna also offers you numerous benefits, such as a company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT (hardware and software), special rates for language courses offered by the university language center, advancement of warnen, diversity management and specific career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, Flexible childcare, vacation care for children, health care, vaccination campaigns and fitness offers (special rates for USI sports courses) as well as discounts for employees at various companies.

ls your interest in this attractive and varied field of activity with autonomous areas of responsibility now aroused? Would you like to take on this new challenge? To actively contribute to the current and future major scientific issues of the research team and, above all, to become even better at what you can already do?

Then we are looking forward to you and your meaningful application:


	with your letter of motivation and your academic curriculum vitae,
	with a summary of prior research activities, and future research interests (max. 2 pages),
	copy of the Master's thesis,as well as list of publications and presentations, if applicable,
	with your notification of a completed Master's/Diploma degree as well as
	one letter of reference, to be sent directly to philipp.grohs@univie.ac.at referencing the job ad ID 5621


either:


	via our job portal by clicking on "Create Profile - Login & Logout" in the header on the upper right, or
	directly in this job posting by clicking the "Apply now" - Button on the bottom right side.


If you have any questions, please contact:

Philipp Grohs

philipp.grohs@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.

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​Application deadline: 07/31/2026

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University of Vienna

The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.)



At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700  of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral/PhD Candidate

51 Faculty of Physics
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2030
Reference no.: 5941

Are you passionate about science and the life of an experimental scientist? Do you want to shift the boundaries of scientific knowledge? Are you technically skilled around real-world laboratory experiments, and a genuine team player? Then consider joining the Quantum Nanophysics team.

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant (praedoc) on this 4-year position, you will be part of the Quantum Nanophysics Team (QNP) around Prof. Markus Arndt. Our group is working on experiments at the interface between quantum and classical physics as well as between quantum and bio-molecular science. We develop universal matter-wave interferometry in the limit of high mass and high complexity, from organic molecules to metal clusters and dielectric nanoparticles from molecular beams to levitated optomechanics.

We work on novel tools for quantum sensing, mass spectrometry and biomolecular chemistry.

Our team is member of the Austrian Cluster of Excellence (qAustria), of the Vienna Doctoral School in Physics (VDSP), of the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ) and of the faculty research group on Quantum Science. You will be part of a thriving community with more than 100 quantum scientists on premise, about 300 in Vienna and more than 600 quantum researchers  across Austria.

The QNP team unites a team of 15 -17 scientists (Master student, PhD student, postdoc, senior scientist), currently of six different nations,  which are inspired by working together on solving technical challenges to advance fundamental questions of quantum science. Together we have a unique skill set and knowledge base in quantum interferometry, molecular science, opto-mechanics, quantum sensing, particle beam methods, laser technology, physical chemistry. Working with us means learning something new every day.

You will be affiliated with the research project, with the working title Q4-BIO, where we open a new field of research around quantum tools for and quantum physics with neutral biomolecules. This comprises for instance the development of new cold beam sources, quantum detectors , quantum coherent beam splitters, explorations of spin physics and quantum delocalization in complex molecules. The experiment will move into a dedicated new laboratory in 2027.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	You are involved in a specific research project, here Q4-BIO.
	You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis.
	You will work on your dissertation and aim at a completion in 4 years. We expect a high degree of independence paired with a high level of social competence to be successful in the team.
	You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes) within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	You will fill some administrative tasks, contributing to the success and self-organization of the group for research, teaching and administration.
	You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
	You contribute to outreach by publications, conference presentations and public activities.


This is part of your personality:


	You must have completed your Master's degree or Diploma in physics before you start your position at the University of Vienna, or hold an equivalent qualification that allows enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Vienna by that date.
	Because we design and build our research machines ourselves, you must have extended hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
	
		molecular beam sources,
		(cryogenic) ultra-high-vacuum systems,
		superconducting nanowire detectors,
		advanced optics, laser systems and frequency conversion, 
		mass spectrometry or matter-wave research.
	
	


Demonstrable experimental design, construction and troubleshooting skills in the laboratory are essential - please document them in your application.


	You must have an excellent command of written and spoken English.


What we offer:

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Potential for development: If you are ambitious and successful, there are opportunities to connect with top research groups in the world.
Internal further training & coaching: The Vienna Doctoral School as well as the department of human resources offer opportunities to grow your skills in hundreds of courses – free of charge.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (40h p.w., 14x p.a.), increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please send the following documents in English as a single PDF file:


	Your scientific curriculum vitae.
	A short statement on your research interests for the future. Tell us what you dream about, scientifically.
	Motivation Letter written by yourself: In one page, please describe which of our recent publications (see www.quantumnano.at) you find most relevant to your skills, and what technical and scientific contribution you would add.
	A summary of your previous academic and research achievements. Tell us what you’re proud of
	Note, that while a Master’s degree is the usual legal prerequisite for a PhD position at the University of Vienna, we consider candidates coming from a structured four-year Bachelors program too.


If you have any content questions, please contact:

Markus Arndt

markus.arndt@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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: 08/11/2026 

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Morocco

About UM6P:

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing.

More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, the UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship spirit and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. All our programs run as start-ups and can be self-organized when they reach a critical mass. Thus, academic liberty is promoted as far as funding is developed by research teams. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems.

About MSN:

The Materials Science, Energy, and Nano-engineering (MSN) department at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University focuses on innovative research and education to address Moroccan and African challenges. Its work spans four key areas: energy transition, surface technology, polymers and composites, and sustainable materials. With over 70 researchers and PhD students, and strong national and international collaborations, MSN is a growing force in materials research.

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher with expertise in the purification of acidic and aqueous media, impurity separation, and materials characterization to join a cutting-edge research team. The project focuses on developing sustainable and optimized processes for the purification of industrial acidic and complex aqueous media through the selective removal and recovery of impurities to enable higher-purity acid products, impurity valorization, and more sustainable industrial processing.

The successful candidate will work on:


	Developing and optimizing selective purification and impurity-recovery strategies for acidic and aqueous media, including selection of reagents, precipitation agents, functionalized materials, ion-exchange resins, staged separation, and selectivity and yield optimization in multi-impurity systems.
	Reactor design and scale-up from batch to prototype, including process integration and mass transfer optimization under corrosive conditions.
	Investigating material stability, impurity control, and competing-species effects in highly acidic and complex matrices.
	Comprehensive use of characterization and quantification tools, including XRD, FTIR, and ICP for phase identification and major- and trace-level impurity quantification in acid and aqueous feeds and purified products.
	Contributing to collaborative proposals and Preparation of high-impact publications.


Position Requirements: 


	PhD in Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering with a focus on separation, purification, or resource recovery.
	Proven proficiency in advanced characterization of complex materials and multi-component solutions.
	Practical knowledge of structural and spectroscopic techniques for material and solution analysis (FTIR, XRD, SEM/EDS, ICP, HPLC). 
	Insight into acid–base and solution equilibria, speciation, and selectivity in chemically complex media.
	Demonstrated research in the selective separation or recovery of metals and impurities from complex aqueous or acidic media. 
	Practical background in reactor prototyping, scale-up, and process integration (batch-to-flow or modular configurations). 
	Proven ability to translate process development into scalable, field-relevant solutions.
	Proven ability to perform multidisciplinary research and contribute to funded research programs.
	Good English communication skills, both verbal and written are important.


Application and Selection :

The application folder must contain:


	Detailed CV.
	Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, key achievements.
	Research and teaching plans, entrepreneurial ideas and concepts if any, and services to UM6P community.
	Contact information of 3 referees.



Mohammed VI Polytechnic University

EUR 5,014.30 on a full-time basis (14 times per year)



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 

University Assistant postdoctoral

56 Faculty of Mathematics
Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 30.09.2029
Reference no.: 5800

The Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna is the largest Austrian institution of mathematical research and tertiary education in the mathematical sciences. It consists of active research groups in a wide range of fields, starting from logical foundations, bridging all classical core subjects, and up to concrete applications in industry. As part of the Faculty, the Institute of Mathematics represents the entire discipline of mathematics in research and teaching, without making an arbitrary separation into pure and applied fields.

We are looking for an open, innovative, and productive colleague who enjoys working in an international and interdisciplinary environment. Does that sound like something for you? Apply to join our team!

Your professional field of activity:

We are looking for a postdoctoral university assistant to complement the research team around Univ.-Prof. Ilaria Perugia, PhD.

The focus of our research is in the area of Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations with emphasis on standard and non standard finite element methods with applications to wave propagation problems and nonlinear reaction-diffusion problems. Further information about our research area and about our team can be found on our homepage at: https://mat.univie.ac.at/~perugia/.

The start of the contract is October 1st, 2026 or later. The start of the contract is negotiable. The employment period is three years from the beginning of the contract.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:


	Collaboration and research in the field of Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations:

	
		Identifying and addressing research questions as part of Prof. Perugia's research group.
		Innovative development, analysis, and implementation of numerical models.
	
	
	Interdisciplinary collaboration:
	
		Willingness to participate in international and interdisciplinary research.
		Participation in international conferences and workshops.
	
	
	Collaboration in teaching and administration:
	
		Independent participation in the administration of the institute, teaching and research.
		Independent participation in and teaching of courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
	
	


Required Qualifications/Position requirement:


	Doctorate in mathematics, completed and certificate provided in due time before the start of the contract.
	Emphasis in one or more of the following areas: Numerical Analysis, Scientific Computing.
	Research competence and initiative demonstrated through international publications in peer relevant media
	Excellent command of English, both written and spoken
	You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence.


What we offer:


	Work-life balance: The compatibility of work and private life or work and study is a particularly important concern for us. In consultation with the team and team management, you can therefore organize your working hours flexibly and in a family-friendly manner and also work partially work from home within the university’s respective framework.
	Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure in a relaxed working environment.
	Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.
	Climate neutrality - sustainability: The University of Vienna contributes to the achievement of climate goals by means of an adopted sustainability strategy and aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 through the reduction of resource consumption, resource-saving and sustainable procurements.
	Fixed-term contract and adequate salary: The basic salary corresponds to the collective agreement for employees of the universities according to § 48 salary group B1 lit b basic level (postdoc): EUR 5,014.30 on a full-time basis (14 times per year). The actual salary is finally determined depending on professional experience and qualification. The gross salary covers all benefits of the employee in quantitative and qualitative terms (= all-in payment).
	Internal training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from an extensive range of courses free of charge.
	Benefits: The University of Vienna also offers you numerous benefits, such as a company pension fund, travel allowances, low-cost parking, discounted IT (hardware and software), special rates for language courses offered by the university language center, advancement of women, diversity management and specific career advancement, inclusion, Papamonat, flexible childcare, vacation care for children, health care, vaccination campaigns and fitness offers (special rates for USI sports courses) as well as discounts for employees at various companies.


Is your interest in this attractive and varied field of activity with autonomous areas of responsibility now aroused? Would you like to take on this new challenge? To actively contribute to the current and future major scientific issues of the research team around Prof. Perugia and, above all, to become even better at what you can already do?

Then we are looking forward to you and your application:


	with your letter of motivation,
	a scientific CV, including a list of publications, talks, third-party funding, and teaching activities (if applicable)
	your certificate of a completed PhD programme (to be provided at the latest before the start of the contract) and
	contact details of two persons who can provide letters of reference upon request


either:


	via our job portal by clicking on "Create Profile - Login & Logout" in the header on the upper right, or
	directly in this job posting by clicking the "Apply now" - Button on the bottom right side.


If you have any questions, please contact:

Ilaria Perugia

ilaria.perugia@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: 09/30/2026

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2 Post-Doctoral Fellow Positions: Development of Multifunctional Hydrogels for Agricultural Applications (2 positions)

Job description:

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and talented post-doctoral fellow (PDF) to work on a collaborative project between Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMaT-RC) at the University Mohammed 6 Polytechnic (UM6P) and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The PDF will be enrolled at SusMaT-RC under the supervision of Professor Youssef Habibi.

Our research project’s main focus is to develop multifunctional bio-sourced hydrogels for agricultural applications. To achieve desired properties, locally abundant biomass material will be converted into highly added value components and incorporating these materials with other fertilizers and/or biobased additives, through sustainable pathways, to produce bio-based hydrogels.

Key duties:

The successful candidate is expected to:


	Have hands-on experience in hydrogel formulation and (bio)polymer processing.
	Have good experience in developing porous materials, including design, fabrication, and characterization.
	Have strong background in one of the following disciplines: Materials Science; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Physics; Chemistry.
	Be familiar with analytical, spectroscopic, and microscopic techniques.
	Conduct rigorous testing to ensure the performance, reliability, and robustness of the designed systems.
	Collaborate with interdisciplinary research group, including chemists, polymer specialists, and engineers.
	Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations.
	Draft technical reports, research papers, and presentations for conferences and scientific publications.
	Contribute to writing proposals and seeking external funding opportunities to support ongoing research projects.
	Be experienced in supervising undergraduate, master's and doctoral students.
	Travel abroad (United States) for a short period of time for work assignment.


Enquiries:

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:


	Ph.D. degree in physical chemical and analytical chemistry, chemistry, polymer science, materials science and engineering or related areas.
	Excellent organizational skills and team player
	Ability to show initiative, self-motivation, and work independently
	Strong focus on achieving quality outputs.
	Good time management and task prioritization skills.
	Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.


How to apply:

Please submit:


	An updated CV or résumé.
	Two letters of recommendation.
	One-page statement addressing the following questions
	
		How will your skills or qualities benefit the advertised role?
		Clearly state why you are interested in this position?
	
	


Please note: Due to the urgency of the project timelines, the applications will be evaluated immediately upon receipt.

About Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P):

Located at the heart of the Green City of Benguerir, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), a higher education institution with an international standard, was established to serve Morocco and the African continent and to advance applied research and innovation. This unique university, with state-of-the-art infrastructure, has woven an extensive academic and research network, and its recruitment process is seeking outstanding academics and professionals to promote Morocco and Africa’s innovation ecosystem.

About the Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC):

The Sustainable Materials Research Center (SusMat - RC) is a multidisciplinary research center engaged in the development of advanced biobased products and materials thereof using biotechnological, physical and chemical conversion strategies and engineering processes (b) understanding and controlling their underlying specific functionalities and the structure-properties relationship acting over multiple length scales from the molecular, nano to the macro level and their cross-interactions and (c) utilizing the gathered knowledge and the invented materials to address key technological challenges in Morocco and African continent and assist the transition toward a green and circular economy.


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