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Description of project:
The Cluster of Excellence “Circular Bioengineering” aims at the design of bio-based materials that are sustainable, efficient, and waste-free. In Program 4 “Circular prospects” novel processes and materials are investigated in interdisciplinary collaborations connecting analytical chemistry, environmental sciences and social ecology.
Key Responsibilities:
- Investigation and assessment of potential environmental issues of circular bioengineering exploiting and interpreting the analytical results generated in the program
- Documentation of scientific results and presentations in the form of scientific publications, conference contributions and reports
- Responsibilities, duties and opportunities as a project staff member in the Cluster of Excellence “Circular Bioengineering”
Embedding in the Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering:
The project is part of the “Circular Bioengineering” Cluster of Excellence - Program 4, “Circular Prospects”- and maintains close ties with research groups working on the development of processes and bio-based materials as part of Program 1.
Candidate Profile:
- PhD in Chemistry
- Outstanding academic record
- Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: environmental chemistry environmental sciences, environmental analysis
- Outstanding expertise in academic writing
- Excellent English language skills (spoken and written)
- Excellent skills regarding chemometrics, analytical data interpretation and visualization
- Knowledge of generative AI tools and AI tools to optimize research workflows
- Ability to work independently and scientifically; flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; high level of resilience
- Effective time management and organizational skills
Main Supervisor: Univ.Prof. Dr. Stephan Hann
Additional Supervisors: Assoc.Prof. Dr. Teresa Steininger Mairinger, Univ.Prof. Dr. Gunda Koellensperger
Location: BOKU University, Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Vienna, Austria
Duration: 22 Months, 40h/week
Salary: Minimum gross monthly salary according to the B1 salary group according to the Austrian university collective agreement.
Application guidelines:
Please send your job application to cb_recruiting@boku.ac.at, indicating your name and the project/position number in the subject line (e.g. "Jane Doe, application for PD 4.2").
Further information on Application documents and formal criteria see Application guidelines - Postdocs — circular bioengineering. The application must meet all formal criteria, otherwise it cannot be considered.
Submission deadline: 25.10.2026
Where to apply
E-mail: cb_recruiting@boku.ac.at
Requirements
- Research Field: Chemistry » Other
- Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Skills/Qualifications: Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Analysis, Environmental Modelling, Water Research
- Languages: ENGLISH
- Level: Excellent
- Research Field: Chemistry
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: BOKU University
- Country: Austria
- City: Vienna
- Postal Code: 1190
- Street: Muthgasse 18
Contact
- City: Vienna
- Website: https://boku.ac.at/
- Street: Muthgasse 11
- Postal Code: 1190
- E-Mail: sophie.schober@boku.ac.at
- Phone: 014765475002
