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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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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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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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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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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