Your personal sphere of play:
- Development and operation of applied research infrastructure: Establish, further develop, and coordinate the Laboratory for Organic Manufacturing and Applied Research as a permanent institutional platform for application-oriented chemical research within the Institute of Organic Chemistry.
- Applied research and technology translation: Conduct and support applied research activities in organic and hybrid materials, manufacturing processes, and functional chemical systems, with the objective of translating research results into scalable technologies, prototypes, and demonstrators.
- Innovation and technology transfer: Initiate, support, and accompany technology transfer activities, including cooperation with technology transfer offices, IP management, spin-off preparation, and collaboration with industrial and innovation partners.
- Project coordination and external cooperation: Develop and manage applied research and innovation projects in collaboration with academic groups, industry partners, innovation hubs, and funding bodies at the national and international level.
- Teaching and academic training: Holding indenpent courses within the scope of the Austrian bargain agreement. Contribute to teaching in bachelor’s and master’s programs in the fields of applied organic chemistry, sustainable materials, organic manufacturing, circular economy, and innovation-oriented methodologies; supervise student research projects and practical training.
- Interdisciplinary education and mentoring: Support the qualification of students and early-career researchers through interdisciplinary training formats and mentoring in applied research, prototype development, and early-stage innovation activities.
Outreach and knowledge transfer: Contribute to public, educational, and industrial outreach activities of the Institute and Faculty, including engagement with schools, industry partners, and societal stakeholders, with the aim of communicating the relevance of applied chemical research and fostering long-term cooperation. - Strategic and administrative engagement: Participate in strategic, organizational, and administrative tasks related to research, teaching, and innovation within the Institute of Organic Chemistry and the Faculty of Chemistry.
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Your personal sphere of play:
- Design and Perform DDNP experiments
- Oversee protein sample production for NMR applications
- Plan multistep approaches to structural biology and chemistry
- Present research reports, manuscripts for publications and oral presentations
- Holding indenpent courses within the scope of the Austrian bargain agreement
- Supervision and training of students and staff members
- Support with administrative tasks, teaching and grant applications
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You have an MSc degree in chemistry preferably in organic or inorganic chemistry, especially the synthesis and characterisation of metal complexes.
- Experience in the field of NMR-spectroscopy, analytical HPLC(-MS) as well as preparative HPLC is required.
- Basic experience in research methods and academic writing.
- Attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in academic teaching is desirable.
- As an enthusiastic, hard-working, dedicated person who enjoys working independently as well as being a team player, you will blend into and be a valuable addition to our group.
- Very good knowledge of German and English.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of biophysical chemistry.
- We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You work on your dissertation and its completion.
- You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
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Your Tasks
- PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences, Planetary Sciences, Chemistry or a related field; experience of working in a research environment
- Comprehensive knowledge of clean laboratory work incl. preparation and purification of geological and/or environmental samples
- Experience with (troubleshooting) MC-ICP-MS
- Mineralogy-petrography skills and other analytical techniques are considered a plus
- Motivated to work in the lab as well as in the field, across and beyond disciplines
- Individual who is able to work independent and as part of a team, well organized and flexible
- Excellent communication skills (fluent in English, German is an asset but not crucial)
- Motivated to contribute to scientific publications and to apply for third-party funding
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Natural Sciences (Physical Sciences) - Postdoc Fellows E-STEEM Call 2026
- Female applicants (inclusive understanding of gender identities within the legal framework and the University’s Equality Plan: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/alle-weiteren-satzungsinhalte/frauenfoerderungs-und-gleichstellungsplan/
- PhD awarded by the application deadline or within the last 4 years (extensions recognized for parental/care duties, illness, or other career breaks).
- A strong research track record commensurate with the career stage.
- The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment.
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Your personal sphere of influence:
- Your research will be focused on the nanospectroscopic analysis of 1D and 2D materials made from carbon or transition metal dichalcogenides.
- You will conduct independent experimental research related to synthesis and spectroscopy, with the freedom to apply your creativity and previous knowledge.
- You will present your research plan to the faculty and complete a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. This will be reviewed and adapted on an annual basis.
- You will work on your dissertation and towards its completion in time, supported by dedicated mentorship. We expect a large degree of independence paired with a high level of team spirit.
- You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field.
- You will contribute to teaching (lab courses, exercise classes), both in teams and independently, within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
- You will engage with the broader scientific community as well as contribute to outreach through publications, conference presentations, collaborative events and public activities.
- You will help the group with minor administrative tasks, contributing to the success of the group for research, teaching and outreach.
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