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University Assistant Post Doc 

52 Faculty of Chemistry  

Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2025  | Working hours:  36,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 10/06/2025

Job ID: 3242

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

Your future position is at the Institute of Biological Chemistry, AG Becker. The institute provides an excellent environment for research at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, molecular biology, biophysics and biomedicine. We combine chemical approaches, such as the synthesis of modified amino acids with solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) and biotechnological methods to address scientific challenges in the areas of protein biochemistry, neuropeptide research, biomaterials and medicines. You continuously strive for scientific and personal development and look for a place to carry out internationally.

As part of our divers team, you will be involved in generating fluorescently labeled proteins for studying protein-protein interactions using state of the art single molecule and/or ensemble fluorescent spectroscopy methods. Analysis of the impact of external factors on protein-protein interactions such as crowding effects and membrane binding is expected. You are also expected to participate in teaching and administration, in publishing and attending conferences and in acquiring third-party funding.

The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence. An extension beyond this period is possible.

Your future tasks:

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

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of selective protein labeling and analysis of protein-protein interactions.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise your students and take over examination activities.
• 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: 

•    Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Chemistry or Physics

•    Knowledge/experience in the field of protein chemistry and/or fluorescent spectroscopy with proteins
•    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
•    IT skills
•    Ability to work in a team
•    Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
•    High intrinsic motivation for research

What we offer:

The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence. An extension beyond this period is possible.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours.

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) 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 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:

Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Becker  

christian.becker@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: 12/08/2024