91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Startdate: 01.09.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 2796

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:

We are committed to conduct excellent research in a motivating and intellectually stimulating environment. The Division of Microbial Ecology (DOME) is looking for a highly motivated University Assistant PostDoc (limited contract for 3 years) 

Your future tasks:

Your responsibility will be to cultivate and characterize novel nitrifiers using traditional as well as innovative methods ranging from the use of bioreactors to microfluidic devices. You will combine these efforts with molecular ecology tools like fluorescence in situ hybridization and meta-omics to track the enrichment success and to study the competition between different nitrifiers. Additionally, you will write scientific publications, disseminate results at national and international conferences, collaborate with members of the research team and assist in supervising students.

This is part of your personality:

• PhD degree in biology or a related discipline
• Experience of cultivation of recalcitrant microorganism and use of bioreactors
• Thematically relevant publications in international peer-reviewed journals
• Willingness to acquire new methodological skills required for the project
• The ability to work both independently and as part of an international, collaborative research team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (C1) and German (B2).
• Social/communicative skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid 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 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).

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

It is that easy to apply:

• Motivation letter (1-2 pages)
• CV (including scientific publications and presentation activities)
• University certificate(s)

If you have any questions, please contact:

Michael Wagner  

michael.wagner@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: 08/05/2024 

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