Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry - Doctoral Positions (STEM CALL 2026)
- Participation in research projects/research studies
- Dissemination of project results in peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Contribute to the organization of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration
- Strong communication, data presentation and visualization skills
- Ability to work both, independently and collaboratively
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Your personal sphere of play:
- Developing and strengthening the candidate’s independent research profile
- Involvement in research projects and research studies
- International publications and presentation of results at national and international scientific conferences
- Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Preparing/writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students at all levels
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
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Your personal sphere of play:
- Operation and management: Contribute to overseeing the daily operations of the NMR core facility and the coordination with the shared hyperstructure with the other NMR centers at the University of Vienna, with responsibility for personnel, scheduling, and budget management.
- User and research support: Maintain and develop relations with internal and external users, provide scientific guidance and foster collaborations.
- Instrumentation management: Maintain, develop, and troubleshoot high-end NMR spectrometers (400–700 MHz, solution- and solid-state NMR, EPR, DNP, Prodigy and He-Cryo units), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Method development: Develop hardware solutions for specialized NMR applications incl. (micro-)control units, sample handling systems, tailored console updates. Develop and optimize pulse programs and parameter sets for chemical, biochemical, and materials applications; support the implementation of full automation workflows.
- Infrastructure maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot the associated IT infrastructure (Linux and Windows systems), as well as gas and cryogenic systems (He recovery, gas and liquid gas supply for the NMR Centre and the Faculty of Chemistry).
- Teaching and training in NMR spectroscopy: Holding indenpent courses within the scope of the Austrian bargain agreement. Contribute to teaching activities within the Faculty of Chemistry, with a focus on applying NMR spectroscopy and supervision of teaching events at the bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD levels.
- Facility management: Manage budgets, monitor facility usage, and maintain the web-based facility management software to ensure transparent and efficient operation.
- Scientific development: Stay abreast of advances in magnetic resonance and implement best practices to support the Faculty’s and Institute’s evolving research needs.
- Administrative engagement: Contribute to administrative tasks related to research, teaching, and institutional development within the Faculty’s NMR Core Facility.
- The position focuses on supporting and developing research infrastructure rather than establishing an independent research line.
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Tasks:
- Contribute to the strategic development of the dataTUdiscovery service center in a leading role, including interfaculty cooperation, innovation in AI methodologies, and integration with TU Wien’s digital research ecosystem
- Collaborate with domain researchers based on incoming dataTUdiscovery service center projects across faculties to translate scientific questions into AI-based approaches and co-develop research solutions
- Analyze and interpret scientific data and domain-specific requirements from chemistry, physics, materials science, and/or mathematics to design appropriate AI/ML models and guide methodological choices
- Develop reusable and reproducible AI models, workflows, and software components, contributing to TU Wien’s open research infrastructure (e.g. TU Wien Cookbooks)
- Co-author publications of research results in peer-reviewed journals and potentially present outcomes at international venues to enhance TU Wien’s visibility in Research and AI
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Maintenance and upgrade of quantitative biomolecular databases and metadata
- Implementation of data management plans and FAIR data principles
- Development and maintenance of standardized data structures for raw MS data, metadata, processed datasets, and result files
- Design and implementation of Data Management Plans (DMPs) for research projects and MSC operations, ensuring alignment with institutional, national, and international funding requirements
- Collection, curation, and standardization of experimental metadata, including sample information, preparation protocols, instrument parameters, quality control metrics, and analytical workflows
- Preservation, annotation, documentation, and versioning of raw and processed datasets
- Streamlining and harmonizing data workflows across diverse omics platforms and associated domains
- Participation in interdisciplinary research projects, collaborative initiatives, and research infrastructure
- Contribution to grant proposals related to data infrastructure and open science
- Preparation of SOPs, documentation, guidelines, and training materials for data handling
- Teaching and training in research data management, FAIR principles, and reproducible computational workflows
- Supervision and support of students and researchers in data-related topics
- Participation in evaluation measures, quality assurance processes, and departmental administration
- Development and maintenance of quantitative databases and repository-ready datasets for small-molecule omics, including preparation and submission to public or institutional repositories
- Coordination of data archiving strategies, backup solutions, access control, and data security measures in collaboration with IT services and data protection offices
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Tasks:
- Contribute to the strategic development of the dataTUdiscovery service center in a leading role, including interfaculty cooperation, innovation in AI methodologies, and integration with TU Wien’s digital research ecosystem
- Collaborate with domain researchers based on incoming dataTUdiscovery service center projects to transform scientific problems into robust computational workflows, including data preprocessing, model selection, and validation
- Develop reusable AI models, workflows, and software components, contributing to TU Wien’s open research infrastructure (e.g. TU Wien Cookbooks)
- Ensure reproducibility, versioning, documentation, and deployment of AI/ML tools using best-practice software engineering, e.g., Continuous Integration and Delivery, containerization, model lifecycle management
- Co-author publications of research results in peer-reviewed journals and potentially present outcomes at international venues to enhance TU Wien’s visibility in Research and AI
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Your personal sphere of play:
- Management of the geoscientific X-ray diffraction laboratory "GeoX" in particular the technical maintenance of the instruments, as well as ensuring and documenting the operation of the individual diffractometers, as well as administration of the user base.
- Performing measurements, evaluations, report preparation, and invoicing for contract analyses in the field of X-ray crystallography.
- Supporting and training independent instrument users.
- Teaching theory and practice in X-ray crystallography and its application to powder diffractometry, X-ray phase analysis, and X-ray structure determination, with an extent of teaching as required by the universities' collective bargaining agreement.
- Willingness to collaborate across departments, faculties, and universities with research groups from various areas of materials-oriented geosciences and chemistry, especially within the future competence platform Cryst@VIE.
- Responsible implementation of the relevant official radiation protection guidelines for the operation of the instruments and relevant laboratory facilities, as well as interaction and communication with the responsible authorities.
- Willingness to raise third-party funds, and to establish and maintain active industry contacts.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Deep Biophysical Expertise: You have profound experience in ligand identification methods, specifically NMR, SPR, GCI, or nanoDSF.
- A Molecular Mindset: You possess a strong foundation in fragment-based drug design (FBDD) and medicinal chemistry. Prior experience or a keen interest in Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD) will give you a significant head start.
- Versatile Bench Skills: You are comfortable with essential cell biology techniques, including tissue culture, Western blotting, and flow cytometry.
- An Analytical Edge: You don’t just collect data; you enjoy the "puzzle." You possess sharp analytical thinking and the problem-solving skills required to navigate complex biological questions.
- Collaborative Spirit, Independent Drive: You thrive in a multidisciplinary team environment but are equally capable of managing your project independently.
- Communication Skills: You have a track record of clear scientific communication and strong writing skills.
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