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
University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Physics of Nanostructured Materials
Reference number: 12605
Kotakoski research group within the Physics of Nanostructured Materials unit is looking to immediately fill a researcher position (UniversitätsassistentIn, Prädoc) at the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna. The research focus of the group is fundamental physics of novel low-dimensional materials, especially graphene and other layered structures. The position is initially limited to 1.5 years, with a possible extension to up to 4 years.
The successful candidate will work on a research project correlating the exact atomic structure of defect-engineered 2D materials with their macroscopic properties through scanning transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, electronic measurement and in situ microscopy techniques.
Duration of employment: 4 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:
The candidate is expected to carry out independent experimental research in characterization, manipulation and/or synthesis of molecular nanostructures, as will be defined in the research project. The successful candidate is expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months, after which the position can be extended to up to 4 years in total. Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement will be required.
Experience with 2D materials, scanning probe microscopy, transmission electron microscopy and/or vacuum systems will be considered an advantage.
Profile:
Master's degree or equivalent in a related field.
Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Short doctoral project proposal
- Degree certificates
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Physics, Astronomy
|
Solid state physics |
MUST |
Physics, Astronomy
|
Condensed matter ;Materials physics;Solid state physics;Electron microscopy |
MUST |
Education:
Educational institution
|
Educational level |
Special subject |
Importance |
University
|
Physics, Mechanics, Astronomy |
- |
MUST |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
English
|
Good knowledge |
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 21.01.2022, mentioning reference number 12605.
For further information please contact Kotakoski, Jani +43-1-4277-72844.
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: 12605
E-Mail:
jobcenter@univie.ac.at
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