"Senior Scientist"

Senior Scientist

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate:01.03.2026 | Working hours:40 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:28.02.2030
Reference no.:5251

The Institute of Biological Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to join the NMR and DNP team (Kurzbach group) of the Faculty of Chemistry. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and training activities in dissolution DNP and biophysical NMR. This is an exciting opportunity to engage in supporting and developing NMR-based methodologies, while managing state-of-the-art instrumentation. The position is initially limited to 4 years with the option of subsequent permanent employment.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Design and Perform DDNP experiments
• Oversee protein sample production for NMR applications
• Plan multistep approaches to structural biology and chemistry
• Present research reports, manuscripts for publications and oral presentations
• Holding indenpent courses within the scope of the Austrian bargain agreement
• Supervision and training of students and staff members
• Support with administrative tasks, teaching and grant applications

This is part of your personality:

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry or a related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with NMR, EPR, DNP spectrometers and techniques.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills to collaborate with diverse research groups.
• Excellent knowledge of German and English (C1)
• Team player and high social/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 5.014,30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) increases, if we can credit professional experience. The position is initially limited to 4 years with the option of subsequent permanent employment.

Equal opportunities for all:We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae
• With a letter of Intent
• With your detailed description of NMR know-how
• With your list of publication
• With your letter of motivation including a summary of your research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of two persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Dennis Kurzbach
dennis.kurzbach@univie.ac.at

​Application deadline: 02/14/2026