TU-ID: 136 | 2025 | 42 | 258416

University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute for Theoretical Physics, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: December 2025.

Tasks:

• Theoretical and computational research in soft matter and biological systems, with a focus on developing coarse-grained models for macromolecules such as proteins, antibodies, nucleic acid structures, and soft polymeric materials. Tasks include the design of accurate and efficient coarse-grained models, simulation using classical Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics methods, and validation of results against experimental data
• Writing and publishing of a dissertation and scientific articles
• Participation in research and project activities
• Participation in scientific events
• Participation in teaching activities and exams
• Participation in supervision and work with students
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a bachelor and master in physics, with specialization in soft matter
• Advanced knowledge in classical statistical physics
• Advanced computational skills in classical simulation methods (Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics) and data processing
• Prior experience on machine learning approaches is a plus
• Interdisciplinary background with work developed at the intersection between physics and biology will be given special consideration
• Prior contact with experiments or experience collaborating with experimental groups is highly appreciated
• Strong interest and enthusiasm for analytical as well as numerical work on theoretical physics problems
• Interest in supervision and work with students
• Ability for independent research, team work, and creative thinking
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English
• Communication skills in German are a plus

We offer:

• A creative environment in one of the most livable cities in the world
• Excellent research opportunities
• A broad and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team with flexible working hours
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until October 30th, 2025.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us

Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201
Here you can find also relevant information about the application process. Technology for People Furthermore, please note that applicants will not normally be reimbursed for travel costs incurred in connection with this admission process.