Career position in compliance with § 99 (5) UG (tenure-track) in the field Physics- and Physica[...]

Universität für Bodenkultur; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Austria is seeking an established researcher in Food Physics and Physical Chemistry for a tenure-track position. The role involves conducting innovative research, teaching, supervising students, and developing collaborations. Ideal candidates must have a PhD, significant postdoc experience, and be proficient in both German and English. The position offers a gross monthly salary starting at €4,932.90, with an attractive career development program.

Leistungen

Attractive career development program

Extensive range of social benefits

Reimbursement of travel expenses for interviews

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctorate in a relevant field.
• Sound professional experience in the scientific field as a postdoc.
• Excellent publication achievements and international recognition.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research in Food Physics and Physical Chemistry.
• Develop novel approaches in food structure research.
• Supervise students and manage research projects.

Kenntnisse

Research in Physics and Physical Chemistry of Foods

Administrative skills

Teaching and supervision

Excellent written and spoken German and English

Ausbildung

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Dynamic light scattering (DLS)

Small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS)

UV/visible spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Physics » Applied physics Chemistry » Physical chemistry Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 226 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science , Institute of Food Science wishes to fill a career position in compliance with § 99 (5) UG (tenure-track) in the field of Physics- and Physical Chemistry of Foods (Food Physics) with a focus on Food Structure.

(Reference code 226)

Working time: 40 hours per week
Term of the employment relationship: 1st of October 2026, limited to a period of6 years
Workplace: Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary: ( on previous eligible experience) at least: €4.932,90
(14 × a year, in addition we also offer an attractive career development program and an extensive range of social benefits)

§99 (5) positions offer academics with high potential and the relevant achievements the opportunity of an academic carrier ranging from a postdoc position to that of assistant professor and on to associated professor. The position of associated professor can be achieved at the latest six years after the appointment. §99 (5) positions are aimed at academics with a doctorate/PhD degree, with high potential, who are close to or have already successfully completed a habilitation. Experience at other universities or research institutes abroad is expressly welcome.

Tasks and focus areas

• Research in the field of Physics- and Physical Chemistry of Foods with a focus on Food Structure
• Development of novel approaches and concepts in food physics and food structure research
• Teaching and supervision or co-supervision of final papers within the scope of legal possibilities
• Transfer of knowledge and the promotion of junior researchers in line with the social responsibility of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
• Assumption of administrative tasks within the framework of university self-administration
• Acquisition and management of competitively funded national and international research projects
• Publication in high-quality journals in the field of food science
• Setting up collaborations within the Institute, Department, and outside the University, both domestically and internationally
• Development of innovative teaching formats and contents
• Active participation in international scientific networks, societies and contributions to interdisciplinary initiatives
• Outreach to the scientific community, society and industry
• Integration of global perspectives in teaching and research, including partnerships and capacity building with institutions and students in the Global South
• Completed doctorate in a relevant field
• Sound professional experience in the scientific field as a postdoc
• Excellent publication achievements as well as international orientation and recognition
• Willingness and ability to lead your own research team incl. the necessary funding this requires (third-party funding)
• Enthusiasm for outstanding teaching
• Excellent written and spoken German and English or willingness to learn German in the first two years
• Technical expertise in the following areas:
  - Physical-chemical characterization of animal- and plant-based food
  - Microscopic methods for structural analysis
  - Scattering and spectroscopy techniques: dynamic light scattering (DLS), small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), UV/visible spectroscopy
  -Linking food structure, sensory perception, and in vitro sensory analysis
• Prior research experience in the structure and structuring of multiphase food systems such as emulsions, gels and fat-based materials, with application in animal-based foods and plant-based alternatives and their relation to sensory perception
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary research that links food physics and structure with other areas the institute of Food Science and the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science
• Experience abroad as well as in teaching and leadership at universities and research institutions
• Management and personnel management skills, including skills in the areas of gender and diversity management as well as inclusion and accessibility in communication
• Engagement in scientific cooperation within and outside the university, both domestically and internationally
• Experience in acquiring, managing, and conducting research projects
  Closing date for applications: 11th of December 2025

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please submit your application in English incl.

• Curriculum vitae with detailed presentation of professional, teaching and research activities incl. mandatory indication of theCID
• List of all publications (refereed & non-refereed), lectures and projects
• Electronic transmission of the PDF files of five own publications which you consider to be particularly important
• Rough concept for future plans in research and teaching including your contribution to the scientific profile of the Department
• Brief explanation why you think you should be particularly suitable for this position (max. 1 page)

If you are invited to a personal interview, travel expenses can be reimbursed on presentation of invoices and proof of payment (in Europe up to max. 300 euros, outside Europe up to max. 1200 euros).