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University Assistant postdoctoral 

50 Faculty of Life Sciences  

Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2026 | Working hours:  40,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 5000

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,700 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 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Julien Orts' research group, is seeking to fill a postdoctoral position in Biophysical Chemistry/NMR Spectroscopy starting in January 2026. The position is currently limited to three years with the option of extension. https://bionmr.univie.ac.at/people/

Working Environment

• The NMR facility at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences includes: 700 MHz, two 500 MHz, equipped with cryoprobes and SampleJet, open access 400 MHz & 200 MHz spectrometers.

         https://pharmchem.univie.ac.at/facilities/nmr-spectroscopy/

• The biochemistry labs support protein purification and detailed biophysical characterization of molecular interactions.
• The lab is part of a young and dynamic faculty with strong academic and industrial collaborations. https://pharmchem.univie.ac.at/research/staff-members-visualization/

Your future tasks:

This position is particularly well suited for a postdoctoral researcher who wishes to strengthen their academic trajectory and will be encouraged to develop an independent research direction within the broad interests of the group. Possible areas include:

Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced research in biophysical chemistry using NMR spectroscopy
• Develop and expand your own scientific profile through independent projects
• Supervise students, contribute to teaching and associated administrative activities
• Be encouraged to establish an independent research direction within the group’s broad interests

Research Topics (not exhaustive)

Possible research areas include (but are not limited to):

• • AI and integrated structural biology
  • Drug discovery (e.g., RNA-targeted)
  • Methodology development for drug design using NMR
  • Biologics or nanobody discovery
  • Metabolomics

This is part of your personality: 

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Ph.D. in natural sciences, computational sciences, or a related discipline
• Has experience in biomolecular solution NMR spectroscopy or computational sciences
• Is highly motivated, creative, and scientifically curious
• Possesses excellent communication skills and enjoys collaborative work
• Is eligible for funding (e.g., Marie Curie or FWF ESPRIT postdoctoral grants)

What we offer:

• Competitive salary: EUR 4,932.90 gross per month (for full-time, 40 h/week, 14× per year), increasing with credited professional experience
• Stimulating research environment: from structural biology to drug discovery
• Internal training opportunities: a wide range of free courses to deepen your skills
• Great location: walking distance from Vienna’s historic center; excellent public transport connections
• Family support: childcare through Universität Wien’s Kinderbüro (from 6 months onward)

Equal opportunities: We welcome diverse backgrounds and are committed to fair hiring

It is that easy to apply:

• Please submit a single PDF containing:

  1. Cover letter (max. 1 page)
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Short research vision or plan (strongly encouraged, up to 6 pages)
  4. PhD diploma
  5. Certificates of additional qualifications
  6. Contact information for two or more references
  7. Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

For general questions, please contact: susanne.menschik-zunzer@univie.ac.at, daniela.krizan@univie.ac.at
For scientific inquiries, please contact: julien.orts@univie.ac.at

If you have any questions, please contact:

Julien Orts  

julien.orts@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 01/05/2026