"Scientific Project Assistant Post Doc"

Scientific Project Assistant Post Doc

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 01.02.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.01.2027
Reference no.: 5079

The Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering is revolutionizing how we think about sustainable production. By combining bioengineering, materials science, and chemistry, the cluster aims to establish innovative, closed-loop material cycles for zero-waste production and maximal resource efficiency.

At the heart of the cluster, three interconnected research pillars drive innovation:

• Sustainable Natural Resource Utilization
• Microbial and Enzymatic Conversion
• Process Circularity

Your personal sphere of play:

We are excited to announce a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the group of Prof. Gunda Köllensperger.

The major objective is to downscale metabolomic techniques to the level of organelles, small cellular communities ultimately aiming at the ambitious goal of single cell analysis.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop mass spectrometric methods advancing circular bioengineering
• Develop mass spectrometric methods supporting sustainable biotechnology and material design
• Develop unbiased subcellular metabolomics/lipidomics
• Develop single cell lipidomics
• Teach and support educational activities, independently and in collaboration, as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement
• Organize and contribute to scientific events, including meetings, conferences, and symposiums
• Assist with administrative duties related to research, teaching, and departmental operations

Requirements:

• A completed doctoral degree in chemistry, bio technology or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages.
• A track record of research competence and initiative, evidenced by international publications.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with effective teamwork capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills, with attention to detail and precision.
• Experience securing competitive research grants (desirable).

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (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 for now (year 2025) of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Letter of Motivation: Explain your interest in the position and relevant experience.
• Academic CV: Include a list of publications, courses taught, and talks given.
• Research Interests: Describe your research interests and future research agenda.
• References: Provide contact details of individuals who can provide letters of reference.
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button.

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Gunda Köllensperger
gunda.koellensperger@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 12/28/2025