University assistant Prae Doc Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them are scientists who, with their curiosity and continuous demand for excellence, conduct top-level international research and teaching. Are you also looking for the right space to develop your potential? We are seeking a/an

University assistant Prae Doc

Our group covers different topics in theoretical chemistry, from the use of advanced electronic structure methods to the development of dynamical approaches to study photochemical reactions, also including machine learning.

The group is part of the Cluster of Excellence “MECS- Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage” and the Sonderforschungsbereich TRR234 “CataLight- Light-driven Molecular Catalysts in Hierarchically Structured Materials”, benefiting from many experimental and theoretical collaborations.

Your personal sphere of play:

The position is at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry.

You will develop excited-state dynamics methods to improve quantum mechanical effects in trajectory-based simulations. 

The new method will be applied to systems including light atoms, for example hydrogen and proton transfer reactions. 

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research related to electronic structure theory and non-adiabatic dynamics
• You will carry out independent computational work, including method development, data analysis and preparation of results for publication.
• You are expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months.
• You engage in teaching (independently and/or in a team) within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You may occasionally be involved in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposiums.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Physics, Computational Science or a related field
• Good knowledge of theoretical chemistry, especially on one or more of the following topics: development of electronic structure theory or non-adiabatic dynamics methods.
• Hands-on experience with scientific computing and programming skills
• Good command of written and spoken English and German.

What we offer:

It is that easy to apply:

• With a Letter of motivation
• With your Academic curriculum vitae
• With a List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Degree certificates
• Contact details of 3 persons who could provide recommendation letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Leticia Gonzalez Herrero  

leticia.gonzalez@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 03/27/2026 

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