PostDoctoral Researcher Universität Wien

Job description:

The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fueled by curiosity and a deep sense of duty, they contribute invaluable insights to research and teaching, enriching our society. Are you inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact? We are currently seeking a/an

PostDoctoral Researcher

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The Division of Microbial Ecology (DoME) at the Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is a creative and ambitious team that conducts internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology.

We are searching for a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise laboratory methods for ONT (Oxford Nanopore Technologies) long-read sequencing based DNA and RNA analysis and bioinformatic methods relevant to the study of microbial ecology (e.g. amplicon sequencing, metagenome and metartranscriptome analysis).

The position is temporary for the duration of an employee's absence.

Your future tasks:

As Postdoctoral Researcher, the candidate will contribute to the human and environmental microbiome focused research at DoME. One of the main tasks will be the development of high throughput, sequencing-based microbiome profiling methods, as well as implementation and further development of Oxford Nanopore technology (ONT) based long read sequencing workflows. Furthermore, implementation and customization of bioinformatics workflows for the analysis of ONT data are expected.
 
The successful applicant will work in the team of the Joint Microbiome Facility of the Medical Univeristy of Vienna and the Univeristy of Vienna (JMF), and support Centre-wide efforts to standardize data curation and analysis workflows. A high level of independence and the publication of the developed workflows in international peer-reviewed journals is expected.

This is part of your profile:

Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in microbiology, molecular biology, bioinformatics or related disciplines, and previous experience with ONT sequencing. Previous experience in microbiome research sequencing is preferred. Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization, and with using a computational cluster including job scheduling is required. A strong affinity for methods development preferred.

A track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals in accordance with the candidates’ career stage is expected.

Very good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory and communication skills in German are preferred. The ability to work in a team is essential.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid 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 monthly salary of EUR 5.014,30 (gross salary for full-time basis, 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:

• with a cover letter that describes the motivation for the application
• with a scientific CV (including a full list of publications) 
• with contact information for at least two academic references
• with your Doctoral Degree 
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Petra Pjevac  

petra.pjevac@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 03/25/2026 

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