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PostDoctoral Researcher 

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science  

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2025  | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 4517

The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 23 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science.

Your personal sphere of play:

The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 23 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere. The PostDoc will be part of the nitrification group headed by Michael Wagner and Holger Daims.

The employment duration is 3 years.

Your future tasks:

• Quantification of ammonia oxidizing archaea and nitrification rates in agricultural soils
• Incubation experiments of soil samples with stable-isotope labeled substrates
• Stable isototope probing experiments
• Data analysis 
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at international conferences
• Supervision of trainees and students

This is part of your profile: 

• A PhD degree in microbiology, soil sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in soil microbiology and measurement of physicochemical soil parameters.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals
• A proactive, curious, and independent thinker who is motivated to push the boundaries of knowledge.
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, international research environment.

What we offer:

Work-Life-Balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are 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.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (on a full time basis,14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

Please submit the following documents with your application through our job portal ("Apply now" button):

• Letter of motivation (1 page maximum)
• Academic curriculum vitae 
• PhD Degree / Diploma 
• Names of 2 References

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 individuals who identify as women or gender diverse.

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​Application deadline: 08/23/2025