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University Assistant postdoctoral 

52 Faculty of Chemistry  

Job vacancy starting: 09/15/2025 | Working hours:  40.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 09/14/2029

Job ID: 4536

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:

The Organic Synthesis research group of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Nuno Maulide at the Faculty of Chemistry is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with experience in Organic Synthesis Chemistry and Natural Product Synthesis for a fixed term of 4 years.

The team currently consists of 10 postdocs, 13 pre-docs, 2 senior scientists, and administrative colleagues.

Your future tasks:

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

• Participation and execution of research projects in the field of stereoselective synthesis of organic compounds. This includes the development of new organic reactions and methodologies, particularly focusing on multicomponent reactions of sulfinamides and related structures. Research will also involve reactions of donor-acceptor cyclopropanes, including (3+2) and (4+2) cycloadditions, as well as the 1,3-bisfunctionalization of these cyclopropanes. Additionally, the work will include the synthesis of diversely substituted small rings, such as cyclopropanes bearing heteroatom substitution. Furthermore, the development of novel methods for sulfur-based olefination will be explored. The design and synthesis of selective bioactive molecules targeting transporter proteins, and the design and synthesis of bifunctional molecules for bioorthogonal chemistry, including the synthesis of diazirines, will also be pursued.
• Teaching in accordance with collective agreement regulations.
• Supporting the supervision of MSc and PhD students.
• Taking on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality: 

Mandatory:

• Completed doctoral studies in Chemistry with excellent theoretical and practical knowledge of Organic Chemistry (planning and independent execution of organic syntheses).
• Experience in modern methods for synthesis and analysis in organic chemistry, including work under an inert atmosphere.
• Experience with organic electrochemistry, in particular electrocatalysis.
• Experience with highly strained small ring systems.
• Experience with the design of bioactive and biorthogonal small molecules.
• Experience in academic writing and with research methods.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• IT user skills: e.g. Microsoft Office, ChemOffice, MestreNova, Mercury, PyMol.
• You have didactic knowledge and/or prior experience.
• You should be a team player with high social skills.

Desired:

• Experience with the chemistry of acyl fluorides and related species.
• Experience with the organic chemistry and properties of chalcogen and pnictogen-substituted molecules.
• Experience with hydroaminoalkylaion.

What we offer:

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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (on a full-time basis) for a period of 4 years / 48 months 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:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your letter of motivation incl. research interest
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• List of publications
• evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Nuno Maulide  

nuno.maulide@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: 10/01/2025