Predoctoral Research Fellow, Aerosol Physics (Vienna)

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team

Good public transport connections

Development opportunities

Internal training & coaching

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a predoctoral university assistant position in the Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research (VINAR). You will join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics (AEP) Group to study optical and microphysical properties of atmospheric aerosols collected at urban and remote sites, contributing to ACTRIS-related work and dissertation development.

The four-year contract includes on-site lab and field work in Vienna, collaboration with GeoSphere

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics and/or aerosol-related topics.
• Affinity for practical work; experience in experimental/technical work.
• Excellent written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
• Experience in programming (Python) for data analysis.
• Reliable, regular presence in the laboratory on site in Vienna.
• Willingness to travel for field campaigns.
• Team player with good social/communication skills.
• Class B driving license.
• Knowledge in atmospheric and/or aerosol physics.
• Experience with aerosol particle detection and characterization techniques is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Involved in unique research projects with top scientific institutions.
• Work on rarely-studied aerosol components at urban and remote sites.
• Set up and operate ACTRIS instrumentation (AE, Nephelometer, APS).
• Characterize instruments, perform aerosol measurements, analyze and interpret data.
• Compare data between urban Vienna and Sonnblick Observatory.
• Collaborate with VINAR, GeoSphere Austria and FLEXPART modelling.
• Work on dissertation and present research plan within 12–18 months.
• Engage in literature searches and contribute to teaching and administration.
• Contribute to outreach through publications and conferences.

Skills

English (C1+)

Programming (Python)

Team player

Driving license (B)

Willingness to travel

Lab work on-site

Aerosol physics knowledge

Experimental/technical work

Education

Master's degree in physics or aerosol sciences

Tools

Aethalometer

Nephelometer

Aerodynamic Particle Sizer (APS)

ACTRIS instrumentation

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a predoctoral university assistant position in the Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research (VINAR). You will join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics (AEP) Group to study optical and microphysical properties of atmospheric aerosols collected at urban and remote sites, contributing to ACTRIS-related work and dissertation development.

The four-year contract includes on-site lab and field work in Vienna, collaboration with GeoSphere