Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Personalabteilung der Montanuniversität Leoben
- Research Field: All
- Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions: Master Positions
- Application Deadline: 25 Aug 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
- Country: Austria
- Type of Contract: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-time
- Hours Per Week: 40h
- Offer Starting Date: 11 Aug 2026
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Offer Description
As a modern university with a strong focus on research and teaching, the Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) offers outstanding opportunities for career advancement in both scientific and non-scientific domains.
The Chair of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials in the Department of Polymer Engineering and Science has a position for a full-time Project Researcher (m/f/d).
Salary Group B1 according to the UNI-KV, monthly minimum salary excl. Szlg.: € 3.776,10 for 40 hours per week (14x per year), actual classification is according to previous relevant experience.
Date of expected start of employment: September 2026
Term of employment: 3 Years
Hours of employment per week: 40h
Responsibilities
- Development, characterization, and optimization of polymer recyclates from post-consumer recycling (PCR) and end-of-life vehicles (ELV) for the vehicles of tomorrow.
- Characterization of PCR and ELV plastic streams in terms of composition, impurities, and material variability
- Conducting and evaluating physical, chemical, and thermal material analyses including FTIR, DSC, TGA, MFR, rheology, DMA, GC-MS, HPLC, SEM
- Development of new polymer formulations through the targeted use of fillers, reinforcing fibers, additives, and adhesion promoters
- Optimization of processing and compounding to improve mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and process stability
Employment requirements
- A completed degree (MSc. or Dipl.-Ing.) in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, polymer engineering, or a comparable field of study
- In-depth knowledge in the areas of polymer materials, polymer characterization, and data analysis
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in standard Office software
- Willingness to publish research and participate in international conferences
- Excellent written and spoken English skills
- Analytical way of thinking
Desirable additional qualifications
- Knowledge of polymer processing and statistical experimental design (DoE)
- Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational skills and a structured, independent, and reliable work style
- Good time management and self-management skills
- Initiative and creativity in material development and the assigned tasks
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with various contacts in a respectful and professional manner
We offer
- Ph.D. thesis in the field of sustainable polymer materials within a multidisciplinary research environment
- Participation in a research project with high industrial relevance, as well as close collaboration with a leading industry partner in the field of circular economy
- Integration into an interdisciplinary and multinational research team
- Competent, personalized, and reliable supervision with a high level of availability
- State-of-the-art synthesis and analytical laboratories, as well as equipment for polymer processing
- Convenient public transport connections (train and bus access)
- Family-friendly work environment and good work-life balance
- Access to occupational health services, health promotion initiatives and annual health day
- Comprehensive university sports and fitness programs
- Language courses and support for international staff
- Employee discounts at selected shops and services
Reference ID: 2608WPA
End of Application: 25. August 2026
The Montanuniversität Leoben (Technical University of Leoben) intends to increase the number of women on its faculty and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration.
For the application please use the online form on the homepage:
http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs
Where to apply
Website: http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs
Requirements
- Research Field: All
- Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Montanuniversität Leoben
- Country: Austria
Contact
- City: Leoben
- Website: http://www.unileoben.ac.at
- Street: Franz-Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben