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University Assistant postdoctoral 

50 Faculty of Life Sciences  

Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 08/31/2031

Job ID: 4268

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

A university assistant (postdoc) position is available at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Life Sciences for 6 years. The 'Molecular Targets Laboratory' led by Professor Verena M. Dirsch aims at a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms of natural products. Cell and molecular biological methods are developed and applied to identify and characterize biologically active natural products. The lab consists of a motivated and international team connected to national and international collaboration partners.

This position in the field of pharmaceutical biology is dedicated to the identification and pharmacological characterization of bioactive natural products, mainly in the context of metabolic disorders and inflammation. Though our research lies mainly in the area of molecular pharmacology and cell biology, we work closely together with e.g. phytochemists, synthetic chemists and chemoinformaticians.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You contribute to existing research projects and develop your own independent research project(s) (to build your scientific career)
• You provide training, consultation and technical support to fellow researchers, master and doctoral students 
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You apply for project third-party funds.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality: 

• Doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences, molecular biology or related fields
• Experience in cell and molecular biology
• Scientific publishing experience in renowned, subject-relevant peer-reviewed journals
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot
• High level of self-motivation, commitment, and work ethics
• Good management and (self) organizational skills
• Excellent team player
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1) and good command of German (B2) is necessary
• Experience in nuclear receptor research is an asset

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid work (upon agreement).
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a 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 (14 times per year before tax) increases, if we can credit professional experience. CBA: B 1/lit b
• Fixed-term contract: This position is advertised for a total of six years.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of motivation, academic CV and publication record
• Three references, degree certificates and transcripts
• Only complete applications will be considered
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Verena Dirsch  

verena.dirsch@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 female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 08/07/2025