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University assistant predoctoral 

52 Faculty of Chemistry  

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

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 3444

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The team around Dr. Katharina Pallitsch at the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna is seeking a PhD candidate with research experience in organic chemistry and stereoselective synthesis for temporary employment for a period of 26,5 months. The position is limited to the duration of an employee’s part-time parental leave.

Your future tasks:

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

• You will be involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of organophosphorus chemistry. Special emphasis will be on the development of new synthetic strategies to access stereoselectively deuterated phosphonates and chiral α-aminophosphonic acids.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You will work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You will hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of organic synthesis (planning and conducting chemical syntheses)
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods
• Teaching skills/experience with e-learning
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and German
• IT user skills: MSOffice, ChemOffice, TopSpin
• You should be a team player with good social skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

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: You will have opportunities to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,578.80 (on a full-time basis) increases if you have relevant professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae/letter of intent
• With a summary of your research interests/prospective doctoral project proposal 
• Master’s degree/Diploma
• Via our job portal/Apply now button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Katharina Pallitsch  

katharina.pallitsch@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: 01/13/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)