Predoctoral Scientist - Aerosol Physics & Field Research

Universit; Wien; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport access

Development opportunities

Training programs

Fair salary

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral position within the Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research (VINAR). You will join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics Group to study atmospheric aerosols using lab, field, and modelling approaches in urban and remote environments.

You will operate ACTRIS instrumentation and contribute to your dissertation while collaborating with GeoSphere Austria and the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics and/or aerosol-related topics such as atmospheric sciences, aerosol chemistry, meteorology, or similar
• Affinity for practical/experimental work
• Excellent command of English (C1 or higher)
• Experience with programming (e.g., Python) for data analysis
• Willingness to travel and to work on-site in Vienna
• Team player with good communication skills and initiative

Responsibilities

• Participate in research projects within the AEP Group focusing on aerosol microphysical and optical properties
• Set up, operate and calibrate ACTRIS instrumentation (AE, Nephelometer, APS) for measurements at the Aerosol Observatory
• Process and analyze laboratory and field data and compare urban vs. remote site measurements
• Contribute to teaching activities (lab courses, exercises) and administrative tasks
• Work towards and defend a dissertation within the VINAR framework
• Collaborate with VINAR, GeoSphere Austria and University of Vienna departments

Skills

English (C1+)

Python programming

Lab work experience

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Master's degree in physics or aerosol science

Tools

Aethalometer

Nephelometer

APS (Aerodynamic Particle Sizer)

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral position within the Vienna Network for Atmospheric Research (VINAR). You will join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics Group to study atmospheric aerosols using lab, field, and modelling approaches in urban and remote environments.

You will operate ACTRIS instrumentation and contribute to your dissertation while collaborating with GeoSphere Austria and the Department of Meteorology and Geophysics.