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

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 from 01.05.2023 of a


Reference number: 13943

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 expertise in the fields of bacterial genetics, bacterial community ecology and evolution, computational biology, or preferably a combination of these fields to support the Department’s research efforts.


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:
The Pollak and Polz labs at the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science are looking for a postdoc to study how biological and ecological interactions shape microbial and ecosystem evolution and function. The job will be primarily in the Pollak lab, with a strong collaboration with the Polz lab. Work will include genomic analysis, propagation of complex bacterial soil communities in mesocosms, isolation of bacterial strains, setting up large scale high-throughput growth and genetic manipulation experiments, and developing theory and computational tools to synthesize experimental results. The ultimate goal is to understand how the genetic structure of a population, which determines and is shaped by interactions across scales, translates to large-scale ecosystem function. Eventually, our goal is to predict how climate change would perturb these structure-function maps. 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 computational skills and laboratory experience in microbiology. 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	Bioinformatics;Genetics;Microbiology	SHOULD

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Biology, Botany, Zoology	-	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 03.04.2023, mentioning reference number 13943.

For further information please contact Tanzer-Holmes, Michaela +43-1-4277-91281.

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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