University Assistant (prae doc) at the Department of Inorganic Chemistry - functional materials

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 from 01.07.2022 of a


Reference number: 13248

We are looking for a PhD applicant (university assistant prae doc), who is interested in inorganic/hybrid materials, particularly Metal Organic Frameworks, as well as colloidal chemistry.
The contract duration is 3 years with a preliminary limitation of 1 year and will automatically be extended to 3 years unless the employer hands in a non-extension declaration after 12 months.



Duration of employment: 3 year/s

Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
Synthesis of MOFs – application of external magnetic and electric fields for colloidal assembly – materials characterization – electrochemical characterization – writing scientific publications – MOF device fabrication – Participation in research, teaching and administration:
- Participation in research projects / research studies - Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations - We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months - Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses in the field of inorganic or physical chemistry as defined by the collective agreement - Supervision of students - Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums - Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration

Profile:
Completion of a master’s degree in materials chemistry, particularly in Metal Organic Framework or energy materials – Experience in conducting electrochemical experiments such as cyclic voltammetry, electrocatalysis or impedance spectroscopy etc. – Good knowledge of colloidal chemistry or inorganic materials chemistry – Capability in project management Ability to work independently and collaboratively – Extraordinary interest in energy materials and their development
Required documents:
a) letter of motivation b) scientific CV (incl. list of publications and courses) c) contact details of a referee d) diplomas

Main research field: Materials Chemistry
Special research fields: Energy materials/ Inorganic or hybrid materials


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Chemistry	Materials chemistry;Electrochemistry;Inorganic chemistry	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Chemistry	Inorganic chemistry	MUST

Languages:

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

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 17.07.2022, mentioning reference number 13248.

For further information please contact Chin, Jia Min +43-1-4277-52922.

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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