PhD Position: Soil Biodegradable Polymers & Environ. Chem

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded 3-year contract

Vienna living

Job summary

University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD position within the Agripolys DC6 project at CeMESS. The role focuses on soil biodegradation of polymers using high‑resolution mass spectrometry and enzyme studies in Vienna, Austria.

The successful candidate will develop and complete a dissertation within 12–18 months, contribute to the AGRIPOLYS project through experiments and analytical method development, and publish findings in international journals and conferences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, food chemistry, microbiology, or a closely related field.
• Laboratory experience in one or several of the above fields is a strong asset.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1).
• High motivation, independence, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and complete a dissertation within the scope of the AGRIPOLYS project.
• Participate in the AGRIPOLYS project through experiments and development of analytical methods.
• Publish and present research in international journals and conferences.
• Contribute to administrative tasks in research and administration.

Skills

English C1

Lab experience

Education

Master's degree in analytical/chemistry

Job description

University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD position within the Agripolys DC6 project at CeMESS. The role focuses on soil biodegradation of polymers using high‑resolution mass spectrometry and enzyme studies in Vienna, Austria.

The successful candidate will develop and complete a dissertation within 12–18 months, contribute to the AGRIPOLYS project through experiments and analytical method development, and publish findings in international journals and conferences.