About this position:
- Involvement in and finalizing of a research project as detailed in your doctoral thesis agreement
- Publications and presentations
- Involvement in project applications for third-party funding
- Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of trainees and students
- Meeting and consulting with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to prioritize your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time.
- Actively seeking support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary
- We expect you to make significant progress on your doctoral thesis through related milestones during the time of the short-term contract.
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Long Description
Would you like to use your IT skills for research, teaching, and administration at the cutting edge? Maybe even turn your hobby into a career? We are looking for individuals who enjoy using their brains to provide IT support to the institute's employees and thereby do something meaningful for society.
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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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Your personal sphere of play:
- With your scientific CV (PDF)
- With your letter of motivation (PDF, max. 1 page)
- With your work schedule (PDF, max. 1 page)
- With your list of publications (PDF, most important publications highlighted)
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Your new workplace:
- You will be involved in research projects and academic studies in the field of civil law.
- We expect you to complete your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
- You will work on and complete your dissertation.
- You will teach courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
- You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.
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Your new working environment:
- You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of Civil Law.
- 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, teaching and administration.
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About this position:
- 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, teaching and administration.
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Overview of the general conditions
- Participation in research, teaching, and administration in our team
- Independent teaching in Social Psychology and Consumer Psychology (on average 2 hours per semester)
- Writing a dissertation in one of the core research areas of the research group (completion of a dissertation agreement within 12-18 months is expected)
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Your personal sphere of play:
- You have completed your law degree and doctorate with outstanding results;
- You have a particular interest in issues of democracy and human rights, ideally already demonstrated by your previous (research) activities;
- You are highly intrinsically motivated to contribute to current challenges in the field of democracy and human rights;
- You have a very good dogmatic and doctrinal approach to legal questions and you strictly distinguish between scientific analysis on the one hand and political evaluation on the other;
- You are interested in a career in research administration and would like to contribute to the development and organisation of an interdisciplinary research initiative;
- You already have experience in planning, organising and moderating events (e.g. workshops, panel discussions, conferences);
- You present your research results at international conferences;
- You publish your research results in international journals;
- You teach independently in accordance with the provisions of the university's collective agreement;
- You are cooperative, team-oriented, reliable and responsible;
- You have very good written and oral communication skills in German and English.
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Your workplace:
- You will independently hold courses at Bachelor's and Master's level.
- You will make an active contribution to the (further) development of course and examination formats.
- In addition, we expect from you the ongoing reception of the current state of science as well as the didactic further training during the lecture-free time.
- You will take on administrative tasks, especially in the administration of teaching.
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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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Your personal sphere of influence:
- The doctoral thesis should be completed and submitted at the end of this employment. At the time of the application, approximately half of the doctoral thesis should be finalised.
- Applicants should have an excellent study record (duration of studies, grades) and provide evidence of relevant academic achievements (conference presentations, publications, etc.).
- Applicants must be members of the VDS CoBeNe.
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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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Your workplace:
- Specialisation 1: The focus is on knowledge of professional competences and its application in the school context. In particular, the position requires skills in school-related teaching and learning from an educational science or explicitly school pedagogical perspective.
- Specialisation 2: The specialisation is characterised by the active participation in the design of teaching practice (“Pädagogisch-praktische Studien”) in the Bachelor's and Master's programmes. In particular, the position requires pedagogical and practical skills and the associated knowledge of the link between competences acquired at university and concrete teaching and school practice requirements. Experience in the organization of school and teaching internships is an advantage.
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