53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Startdate: 01.10.2024 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2762

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

Description of the positions:

The Department of Mineralogy and Crystallography is currently soliciting applications for two open PhD positions in the extended fields of defects in minerals and synthetic analogues, and their spectroscopic analysis. Both PhD projects will be supervised by Prof. Dr Lutz Nasdala (chairholder in mineralogy and spectroscopy). Topics of the two research projects will be agreed on with the applicants; own proposals of possible topics (concise; not exceeding one page) are welcomed explicitly. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, gemstone enhancement (heating, irradiation), gem synthesis, radiation-damaged accessories, characterisation and annealing of radioactive minerals from the heavy mineral fraction in placers, etc. PhD students will work in particular with spectrometers (Horiba LabRAM Evolution, Bruker Vertex 80, Horiba Fluorolog3), including – to a moderate extent – practical teaching and training of students and guest analysts.

Duration of contract: We aim to fill the positions by 01 October 2024. 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.

Your future tasks:

Both PhD projects will be conducted within the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy (FGGA), University of Vienna. You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which includes:

• Involvement in research projects and scientific studies in the field(s) of mineralogy and spectroscopy.
• Finalizing your dissertation agreement within 12 months.
• Working on your dissertation and its completion.
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement.
• Supervision of students.
• Taking on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
• Being an active team member of the Department of Mineralogy and Crystallography.
• Becoming an active PhD student member of the "Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences".
• Willingness to undertake analyses (or a small fraction thereof) in external laboratories is expected.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master, Diploma or equivalent degree in mineralogy, gemmology, earth sciences, materials sciences or in a related field.
• Solid written and spoken English is expected.
• Basic experience in academic writing.
• You are able to work independently but are also a team player who enjoys working with other people.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: All our team members enjoy flexible and family-friendly working hours and the possibilty to partly work from home within Austria (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 3,578.80 (on a full-time basis; 14 times a year) 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:

Submit your scientific curriculum vitae along with:

• Brief letter of intent
• Certificate(s) of scientific degree(s)
• Concise proposal (one page) of research topic, if applicable

Apply now via our Job Portal: Green "Apply now" button below

If you have any questions, please contact:

Lutz Nasdala

lutz.nasdala@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: 08/09/2024 

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