University Assistant Predoctoral

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant Predoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited until: 30.09.2030

Reference no.: 6140

More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The Organic Synthesis Group of Prof. Maulide in the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna is currently seeking a PhD student with research experience in organic chemistry and natural product synthesis for 4 years temporary employment relationship.

Our Team currently consists of 10 post docs, 13 prae docs, 2 senior scientists and administrative colleagues.

The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declation.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Studies on the stereoselective preparation of organic compounds. Special emphasis on the development of new synthetic reactions and reaction sequences, with an emphasis on amination reactions, electrophilic amide activation, cyclization reactions, peptide synthesis and oxidative rearrangements.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You teach within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration and have experience in academic writing.
• IT user skills: e.g. Microsoft Office, ChemOffice.
• You communicate in English (written and spoken).

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of Organic Synthesis.
• Ability to work independently in the field of organic synthesis, including working under inert atmosphere.
• Experience with the chemistry of organic amines, as well as their synthesis through, for example, hydroamination and hydroaminomethylation and -alkylation (metal-catalyzed and metal-free), borrowing hydrogen approaches, reductive amination, Mannich and Mitsunobu reactions and nucleophilic additions using Ellman’s auxiliary.
• Experience with stereoselective synthesis of aminated amides through sigmatropic rearrangements and electrophilic amide activation.
• Experience with Pictet-Spengler reactions and related cyclizations.
• Experience with the chemistry of Indoles and their derivatives is desirable.
• Experience with automated and flow synthesis and the chemistry of radiopharmaceuticals is desirable.
• Experience with oxidative rearrangements is desirable.
• Experience with the chemistry of selenoesters is desirable.
• Experience with peptide semisynthesis is desirable.
• Experience with total synthesis of heterocyclic compounds is desirable.
• Extensive experience with spectroscopic methods (NMR, HRMS, IR, UV/vis).

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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Contract: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declation.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

• 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: 09/22/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY)

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