University Assistant (post doc) at the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science

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 as soon as possible of a


Reference number: 11581

The newly founded Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 15 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere.

The Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science is searching for a University assistant (post doc) with outstanding expertise in the field of microbial population genomics to support the Department’s research efforts.



Duration of employment: 5 year/s
Duration of employment: 7 month/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:
The Polz lab is looking for a postdoc to study microbial growth at the single cell level. Microbes drive many global cycles and exert profound influence on the wellbeing of other organisms. Yet many seemingly simple parameters of microbial life remain poorly understood, including how biomass is distributed among different microbial groups and how they grow in the wild. The goal of this work is to address fundamental questions of how cellular mass and growth rate are related in diverse organisms under environmentally relevant conditions such as different types of limitations and nutrient fluctuations. Central to this work is the suspended microchannel resonator (SMR), which is a novel technology that allows the precise measurement of cellular mass at the single cell level and allows linking this parameter to other metabolic and physiological parameters. The candidate is expected to drive the research project but also to actively participate in teaching and administration. This includes involvement in research projects/research studies, international publications, and presentations at seminars, workshops and conferences. The supervision of students and teaching as regulated by the collective agreement is expected. We invite applicants to submit their curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and diplomas.

Profile:
Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in any field of biology, and should possess considerable mathematical abilities as well as laboratory experience in microbiology with at least some experience in microbial growth. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals documenting these skills is expected. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory. The ability to work in a team is essential.




Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Biology	Microbiology	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Biology, Botany, Zoology	Microbiology	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
English	Very good knowledge	MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna ( http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 17.12.2020, mentioning reference number 11581.

For further information please contact Polz, Martin F. +43-1-4277-91207.

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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