Postdoctoral Researcher in Materials Physics

University of Salzburg; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 48.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company pension schemes

Klimaticket

Discounts at Language Center

Zusammenfassung

University of Salzburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in materials physics, focusing on biophotonics and nanostructured biological materials. You will conduct independent research, develop optical measurement systems, and contribute to teaching and research activities.

Applicants should hold a PhD in physics, chemistry, or materials science and be fluent in English; German teaching ability is desired.

Qualifikationen

• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to teach at university level in German and English; strong presentation experience.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research and collaborating across groups.
• Willingness to travel to national and international conferences.

Aufgaben

• Independently research in materials physics with a focus on biophotonics and nanostructured biological materials.
• Develop optical measurement systems and bio-inspired functional materials.
• Support the unit's research and teaching activities.
• Independent teaching in accordance with the scope of employment; supervision of students where applicable.

Kenntnisse

English proficiency

Teaching ability

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel willingness

Ausbildung

PhD in physics/chemistry/materials science

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company University of Salzburg Department Human Resources Research Field Physics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 21 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

• Job Category Scientific Staff
• Job Profile University Assistant with PhD
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Duration of Contract Temporary

Your Responsibilities

• independent research in materials physics, with a focus on biophotonics, the function, composition, and development of nanostructured biological materials, the development of optical measurement systems, and bio-inspired functional materials
• support of the organisational unit’s research and teaching activities
• independent teaching in accordance with the scope of employment
• PhD degree in physics, chemistry, or materials science with a focus on the optics of nanostructured systems, polymer self-assembly, structural analysis, colloid research, or a related field

Desired Qualification

• very good command of English, both written and spoken;
• experience in delivering scientific presentations and publishing research
• ability to teach at university level in German and English
• interest in interdisciplinary research
• experience with light and electron microscopy as well as other structural characterization techniques
• enthusiasm for scientific work, independence, creativity, and inventiveness
• intellectual curiosity, reliability, resilience, and flexibility
• willingness to travel to national and international conferences

Additional Information

• Social and Environmental Responsibility: i.a. bicycle initiatives, art and cultural offerings, sustainability initiative “PLUS Green Campus”
• Comprehensive Financial Benefits: i.a. additional company pension schemes, commuting subsidies, support for the “Klimaticket” (climate ticket), discounts at the USI (University Sports Institute) and the Language Center, numerous corporate cooperations
• Diverse Continuing Education Offerings: i.a. ongoing internal and external training, coaching sessions, Erasmus+ staff training programs
• Life-Phase-Oriented Work: i.a. childcare places for infants, holiday programs, paid lunch breaks, meeting policy
• Health and Preventive Care: i.a. health programs, vaccination and preventive care campaigns, psychological counseling sessions

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Department Chemistry and Physics of Materials Country Austria State/Province Salzburg City Salzburg Postal Code 5020 Street Jakob Haringerstr. 2a Geofield