University Assistant (post doc) at the The Comammox Research Platform

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a


Reference number: 13085

The University of Vienna has established a research platform to investigate the physiology, structural biology, biochemistry, and ecology of nitrifying microorganisms with focus on complete ammonia oxidizers (comammox organisms). We are a committed team and offer an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories, and a creative working atmosphere. The platform is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic post doc in the field of microbial ecology.

Application documents should include a letter of motivation, an academic curriculum vitae, and degree certificates.



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. This includes:

+ Involvement in a research project on the ecophysiology, single-cell microbiology, and biogeochemical cycling-related functions of comammox and other nitrifying microorganisms
+ Publications and presentations
+ Involvement in project applications for third-party funding
+ Involvement in public outreach
+ Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
+ Supervision of trainees and students

Profile:
+ Doctoral or PhD degree (Biology, Microbiology, Geochemistry, or similar)
+ Excellent knowledge and experience in microbial ecology and biogeochemistry
+ Excellent command of written and spoken English
+ High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
+ Documented publication activity in peer-reviewed journals
+ Excellent team-working ability.

Methodological competences (one or more of the following):
+ Practical experience in molecular microbiological methods, isotope labelling techniques, chemical imaging, single-cell approaches.

In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have very good communication and organizational skills, the capacity to interact with other researchers, experience in working on research projects, publications in international scientific journals, and international presentation experience.


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	SHOULD

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
English	Excellent knowledge	MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills	Specified computer skills	Importance
Basic Knowledge	MS Office	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 09.05.2022, mentioning reference number 13085.

For further information please contact Daims, Holger +43-1-4277-91204, Lugbauer, Eva +43-1-4277-91211, Ferchichi, Janette +43-1-4277-91219, Wagner, Christine +43-1-4277-91201, Wagner, Michael +43-1-4277-91200.

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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Reference number: 13085
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