Postdoc — Advanced Optical Microscope Hardware (Vienna)

Universität Wien; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid/remote work

Over 600 courses

Fair salary

Equal opportunities

Job summary

University of Vienna’s Ries lab seeks a postdoctoral scientist to develop advanced microscopes for biological discovery. A PhD in physics or engineering with strong optics is required, plus experience with STED/confocal systems and Python/FPGA programming.

This parental leave replacement runs until June 11, 2027, in a flexible, international, research-driven environment. You will teach, publish, supervise students, and participate in lab administration, with opportunities for ongoing training

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or engineering with strong optics background.
• Experience in microscopy hardware development and research publications.
• Excellent English communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-end microscope development and hardware design.
• Participate in research, teaching and administration activities.
• Publish and present findings internationally.
• Supervise students and support lab operations.
• Engage in evaluation and quality assurance tasks.

Skills

Optics

Microscopy

Python

FPGA

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering

Tools

STED

Confocal microscopy

Job description

University of Vienna’s Ries lab seeks a postdoctoral scientist to develop advanced microscopes for biological discovery. A PhD in physics or engineering with strong optics is required, plus experience with STED/confocal systems and Python/FPGA programming.

This parental leave replacement runs until June 11, 2027, in a flexible, international, research-driven environment. You will teach, publish, supervise students, and participate in lab administration, with opportunities for ongoing training