University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders) 40 hours/week | limited to 6 years - Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry

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.

The Institute of Applied Synthetic Chemistry, in the Research Unit of Applied Radiochemistry, has a vacancy for a post-doc University Assistant (all genders), expected to start in December 2025 (40 hours per week, expected to be limited to 6 years) with the following tasks.

Tasks:

• Research activities in the field of nuclear science
• Teaching and assisting with examinations
• Project work and leading project groups
• Publishing activities
• Participating in and organizing scientific events
• Supervising students
• Assisting with third-party funding acquisition
• Project management and project leadership
• Establishing a safety culture in the radiochemical laboratories
• Assisting with organizational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures

Your profile:

• Doctoral degree in chemistry or physics
• Proficiency of scientific work
• Experience in project management or project leadership and with presentations
• In-depth knowledge in the field
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner
• Experience in teaching and publishing
• Organizational and analytical skills and a structured approach to work
• Industry experience is an advantage
• Experience in handling open radioactive materials
• Knowledge of how a research reactor works and its application for research purposes
• Experience in nuclear forensic research
• Language skills at the level B2 in both German and English
• Interest and enjoyment of research and working with students, ideally experience in supervising and promoting young scientists
• Ability to work in a team and problem-solving skills

We offer:

• A diverse and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• A hybrid working model with the option of arranging a partial home office arrangement
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe Benefits)
• A wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

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 4,932.90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experience may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application by July 3rd, 2025.

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.

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.