The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a
University Assistant (post doc)
at the Computational and Soft Matter Physics
Reference number: 12228
The Experimental Soft Matter Physics group of Prof. Roberto Cerbino in the Computational and Soft Matter Physics Subunit of the Faculty of Physics is seeking to fill a position for a post doc. The successful candidate is expected to support the experimental activity of the group, by conducting research in the theoretical and computational physics of soft and biological matter. Of particular interest are the broadly-defined areas of emergent and collective effects in dense soft systems (including dense bacterial colonies, cellular aggregates and tissues), and of non-equilibrium phenomena in soft matter (including non-equilibrium fluctuations in externally driven systems). 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 employment: 3 year/s
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:
Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which includes developing and strengthening an independent research profile via:
- Involvement in research projects of the Experimental Soft Matter Physics group
- International publications and presentations
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Involvement in the department / teaching / research administration
- Responsibility for project applications and acquisition of third-party funding
- Preparing / writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis (in case of a suitable profile)
Profile:
- Doctoral degree/PhD degree in Physics
- Experience in computer simulations of soft and biological matter systems
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Knowledge of German is welcome
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a team
Computer skills:
- Python and Matlab - Excellent Knowledge - MUST
- MS Office and Mathematica - Good Knowledge - MUST
In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have
- Teaching experience
- Experience of working on research projects
- Publications in renowned, peer-reviewed journals in the area of physics (including soft matter, biophysics), multidisciplinary science, or other areas provided that they fit the scope of the current call
- International presentation experience
Desirable qualifications are:
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
- Experience of supervising students
- Previous experience as a postdoc
- Previously awarded grants
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation in English
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda / of the intended habilitation project
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
.
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Physics, Astronomy
|
Computational physics |
MUST |
Education:
Educational institution
|
Educational level |
Special subject |
Importance |
University
|
Physics, Mechanics, Astronomy |
- |
MUST |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
German
|
Good knowledge |
CAN |
English
|
Excellent knowledge |
MUST |
Computer-Skills:
Type of computer skills
|
Specified computer skills |
Importance |
Basic Knowledge
|
MS Office |
MUST |
Programming language
|
Others |
MUST |
Programming language
|
Others |
MUST |
Programming language
|
Others |
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 20.09.2022, mentioning reference number 12228.
For further information please contact Cerbino, Roberto +43-1-4277-73250, Benedikt, Martina +43-1-4277-73251.
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.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12228
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