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 Praedoc 

52 Faculty of Chemistry  

Job vacancy starting: 02/01/2025 | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 01/31/2029

Job ID: 3385

We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Prae Doc (PhD student, 30 h/w) with outstanding university grades to join the AG Muttenthaler at the Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry.

Your position will focus on bioactive peptide research, chemical synthesis of peptides, and structure-activity relationship studies.

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!

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Chemical Biology.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

Your personal sphere of influence:

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 synthetic of modified amino acids with solid phase peptide syntheses (SPPS) and biotechnological methods to address scientific challenges in the areas of protein biochemistry, neuropeptide research, biomaterials and medicine. You continuously strive for scientific and personal development and look for a place to carry out internationally.

As part of our diverse team, you will develop synthetic methodologies and gut-stable peptides and characterize their biophysical properties and value as new probes and therapeutic lead compounds in applications for gut-derived disorders.
You should have previous knowledge in the areas of peptide chemistry, medicinal chemistry, GPCR pharmacology and analytical methods, including HPLC, MS, CD, and NMR.
Moreover, you should have a working knowledge of university procedures and structures. Ideally, you have been involved in scientific research work around GPCRs, particularly melanocortin receptors.

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.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmacy or Pharmacology
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level), furthermore good command of German, if necessary
• Didactic competences/experience with e-learning
• Strong expertise in synthetic strategies and analytical methods to characterize peptides
• You should be a team player with high social skills

What we offer:

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• Letter of Motivation
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• 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: 01/14/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)