University Assistant (post doc) at the Computational and Soft Matter Physics

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.800 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.04.2021 of a


Reference number: 11840

The Computational and Soft Matter Physics Group at the Faculty of Physics invites applications for a postdoc position for the period of absence of a colleague in the group of Prof. Christos Likos. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in a broad field covering aspects of coarse-graining approaches (theory and simulation) in Soft Matter Physics. Emphasis is put on equilibrium, glass and dynamical properties of colloidal suspensions and polymer solutions of various architectures. The position also includes an obligation to participate in teaching activities of the Faculty. Although teaching in English is possible, knowledge of German is welcome. Duration of the contract: period of absence of a colleague

The position is vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.



Extent of Employment: 40.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
- Participation in research, teaching and administration
- Lead participation in externally funded research projects of the Likos Group (EU, national funding agency)
- Holding classes due to extent regulations of wage agreement
- Presentation of research activities at international conferences
- Publications of research papers
- Teaching and support of students including examinations
- Assistance in organization of conferences, meetings and symposiums

Profile:
- PhD in physics or related disciplines (physical chemistry or theoretical/computational chemistry)
- Very good command in written and oral English
- Knowledge of German is welcome
- Experience in computer simulations of soft condensed matter constitutes is a strong requirement
- Willingness and motivation to conduct guided but increasingly self-driven research in Soft Matter Physics is a must

- Your application should include following documents:
- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Physics, Astronomy	Theoretical physics;Polymer physics;Statistical physics	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Physics, Mechanics, Astronomy	-	SHOULD

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
German	Good knowledge	SHOULD
English	Very good knowledge	MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be sumbitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna ( http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 17.03.2021, mentioning reference number 11840.

For further information please contact Likos, Christos +43-1-4277-73230, Wildfellner, Eva +43-1-4277-73231.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity ( http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

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