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University assistant predoctoral 

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science  

Job vacancy starting: 05/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) 

Limited contract until: 4 years 

Job ID: 3874

We are looking for a motivated PhD student to join the Marine Symbiosis group of Prof. Jillian Petersen.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 15 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere.
The PhD student will be part of the Marine Symbiosis group under the supervision of Prof. Jillian Petersen. The successful candidate will conduct research, experiments and write research papers on plant and animal-microbe interactions with a strong focus on sulfur-oxidizing bacteria.

Your future tasks:

• Visualization of sulfur-oxidizing symbionts using fluorescence and chemical imaging (i.e. NanoSIMS)
• Field- and laboratory experiments
• Data analysis 
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences
• Supervision of trainees and students

This is part of your personality:

• A Master’s degree in Microbiology or a related field.
• First experience in fluorescence imaging, experience of marine field work would be an advantage
• A proactive, curious, and independent thinker who is motivated to push the boundaries of knowledge.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly 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.

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 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

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.

It is that easy to apply:

Please submit the following documents through our job portal ("Apply now" button):

• Letter of motivation (1 page maximum)
• Academic curriculum vitae 
• Master Degree / Diploma 

If you have any questions, please contact:

Eva Lugbauer

eva.lugbauer@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: 04/11/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)