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University Assistant postdoctoral 

52 Faculty of Chemistry 

Job vacancy starting: 08/01/2025  | Working hours: 40.00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 07/31/2029

Job ID: 4090

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard!

Your personal sphere of play:

At the Departement of Analytical Chemistry, Prof. Gerner, we are seeking a post doc with experience in postgenomic bioanalytical techniques for 4 years. The planned research projects will focus on the molecular characterisation of adaptive stress responses shaping inflammatory signal transduction cascades. By means of multi-omics analysis strategies including phospho/proteomics and metabolmics, selected cell culture and animal model systems as well as clinical samples will be investigated.

Your future tasks:

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

• Participation in research projects focused on the molecular characterization of adaptive stress responses, the modulation of signalling cascades and resource management and the establishment of chronic inflammation.
• Supervision and training of team members including PhD and Master students in (phospho)proteomics, lipidomics and cell culture techniques.
• Support of analysis activities for cooperation projects and clinical analysis.
• Engaging on the optimization of lipidomics/oxylipin (phospho) proteome analysis methods.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Supporting the application process for projects and securing third-party funds.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality: 

•    Completed doctoral/PhD studies in subject chemistry, preferably in analytical chemistry or equivalent qualification, PhD in chemistry or biomedical research
•    Profound interest for cell culture model systems, signal transduction and bioinformatics 
•    Methodological skills: chromatography, mass spectrometry, basic knowledge of bioanalytical chemistry
•    Expertise on data analysis with R or Python tools. Experience in processing of targeted and untargeted mass spectrometry datasets
•    Demonstrated research competence and initiative through inernational publications in peer-reviewed media, contributions in international conferences in the field of bioanlytical chemistry
•    Didactic skills/experience in internship supervision
•    Excellent knowledge of English (level C1), German (C1) team player and high social/communicative skills

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.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: Fixed-term contract for 4 years. The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Christopher Gerner  

christopher.gerner@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: 06/05/2025