University Assistant Postdoctoral

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University Assistant Postdoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited until: 30.09.2029

Reference no.: 6080

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 future position is at the Department of Physical Chemistry in the work group for Chemical Sensing and Rapid Analysis at the Faculty of Chemistry, characterized by excellent research in biomimetic sensing. Especially, it is on the forefront of designing and utilizing molecularly imprinted polymers (MIP). The group combines fundamental materials research with the aim of bringing MIP as close as possible to commercial applications. It operates in a highly multidisciplinary area that combines aspects of materials’ science with analysis and physicochemical fundaments as much as topics inspired by biology. For that purpose, the group operates a range of analytical and sensing instrumentation, partly in cooperation with Faculty Centers. It comprises nanomicroscopic techniques, electrochemical techniques, mass-sensitive measuring science and molecular spectroscopy.

The postdoctoral position is a 3-year fixed-term position.

Your future tasks:

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

• You build up an independent research profile in the field of sensing/assay formats utilizing MIP.
• You are involved in research projects in the area of (solid-phase synthesized) MIP.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in chemistry (MUST CRITERION)

• Outstanding dissertation (MUST CRITERION)

• Knowledge on Chemical Sensing (MUST CRITERION)

• Excellent knowledge of English (C1) (MUST CRITERION)

• Experience in research management and in leading project staff (TARGET CRITERION)

• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning (TARGET CRITERION)

• IT skills (Office products, data evaluation, Python) (TARGET CRITERION)

• Team player and high social/communicative skills (TARGET CRITERION)

• Knowledge of MIP synthesis and characterization (TARGET CRITERION)

• Basic knowledge of German language (TARGET CRITERION)

• Experience in mass-sensitive measurements (NICE-TO-HAVE CRITERION)

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and 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: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (14 times a year / full-time) for a period of 3 years increases, if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• 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 reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Peter Lieberzeit

peter.lieberzeit@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: 09/15/2026

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