University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 09/30/2027

Job ID: 2789

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:

Your future place is at the Institute for Physiological Chemistry. You will join the research group of Marc Pignitter, where you will find excellent opportunities for research in food chemistry and sustainable food systems. The food industry today generates significant quantities of waste and by-products, which can be converted into valuable ingredients with exceptional techno-functional, nutritional, and biological attributes. This process contributes to a more circular economy.

The institute is part of the Faculty of Chemistry and has access to various core facilities.

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration, which includes:

• Engaging in research projects focused on food chemistry and the valorization of food waste and by-products.

• Supervising and training PhD, master, and bachelor students in analyzing the chemical, physical, functional and structural properties of bioactive compounds.

• Performing emerging extraction techniques for biological macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, as well as bioactive compounds from agro-food wastes and by-products.

• Supporting the application process for projects and securing third-party funds.

• Independently conducting courses, primarily in the field of food chemistry, within the scope of the collective agreement provisions.

• Taking on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD study in food chemistry, food science and technology, or a similar field with a focus on sustainable food systems.

• Demonstrated research competence and initiative through international publications in peer-reviewed media.

• Didactic skills and experience in academic teaching, preferably in food chemistry; knowledge of e-learning is desirable.

• Experience in co-supervising PhD and master students.

• Excellent knowledge of English (C1 level); German language skills are desirable.

• A team player with high social and communicative skills.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time 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 4,752,30 (14 times a year) f 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 reference letters

• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact: Marc Pignitter, marc.pignitter(at)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: 08/02/2024