Senior Lecturer (Academic and Instructive Teaching), Life Sciences

Universität Wien; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work options

Internal further training

Equal opportunities

Job summary

University of Vienna is seeking a Senior Lecturer (m/f/d) in biochemistry with a focus on nutritional sciences for a 20-hour-per-week position. The role combines academic teaching with instructive duties within the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences.

The successful candidate will contribute to Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, develop innovative teaching and assessment formats, and participate in curriculum planning and student guidance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, food chemistry or related field.
• Several years’ experience as a university lecturer, especially in biochemical and nutritional physiology lab courses.
• Methodological expertise in biochemical and molecular techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform and develop courses in nutritional sciences focusing on biochemistry at Bachelor’s and Master’s level.
• Design, organize and supervise laboratory practical courses and supervise students in experiments.
• Ensure laboratory safety and compliance (SOPs, risk assessments, equipment handling).
• Develop innovative teaching formats (blended learning, e-learning, assessment methods).
• Collaborate with teaching and research teams and support tutors and instructors.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Master's degree or higher in nutritional sciences or related

Tools

Moodle

Job description

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential.

Senior Lecturer (academic and instructive teaching) part-time 20 hours per week

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Working hours: 20

Collective bargaining agreement

• 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 6195

The Department of Nutritional Sciences in the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna is looking for a Senior Lecturer (m/f/d) in the field of biochemistry with a focus on nutritional sciences.

The position is initially a fixed-term contract for 4 years.

In case of positive evaluation at the end of the fixed-term period of 4 years, conversion to a permanent position is possible.

The 20-hour-per-week workload includes a combination of academic and instructive teaching.

Do you enjoy working with young people, are you curious, and do you want to share your knowledge?

As a Senior Lecturer, you play a key role in educating students. In addition to providing a solid academic education, we also place a special emphasis on the development of students’ personal skills. We support students in developing a curious and problem-solving mindset, thereby creating a solid foundation for the professional challenges the next generation will face.

Your Workplace

The position is located at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, which is part of the Faculty of Life Sciences. The Department offers an interdisciplinary and scientifically diverse environment in which key issues at the interface of food, nutrition and health are addressed in both research and teaching.

As a Senior Lecturer, you will primarily teach on the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in the field of nutritional sciences, with a focus on biochemistry, and contribute to the further development of scientifically based, research-driven teaching.

Our focus is on student-oriented, skills-based and research-driven teaching that links scientific findings with current societal challenges in the field of nutrition and health.

Your Future Tasks

• Planning, performing and further developing of courses in nutritional sciences with a focus on biochemistry (lectures, practical courses, seminars) at Bachelor’s and Master’s level
• Designing, organizing and supervising of laboratory practical courses, including instructing students in experimental techniques
• Ensuring laboratory and occupational safety (SOPs, safety briefings, quality standards, management of equipment and chemicals)
• Developing of innovative teaching and assessment formats (e.g. blended learning, e-learning, competence-based assessment)
• Contributing to the development of new (digitally aided) teaching concepts and to module coordination
• Providing subject-specific guidance to tutors and practical instructors
• Collaborating with teaching and research teams; carrying out administrative tasks related to teaching operations

What We Expect

We are looking for people who see university teaching as an interesting and challenging career field. Requirements for application are:

• A relevant university degree at master’s level or higher, including a PhD (e.g. nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, food chemistry or a related discipline)
• Several years’ experience as a university lecturer, particularly in (bio)chemical and nutritional physiology laboratory practical courses
• Methodological expertise in biochemical and molecular biological techniques
• Research experience in biochemistry or related disciplines; publications or project experience
• Knowledge of health and safety at work, especially at laboratory
• Excellent German language skills (at least C1) and good English language skills (at least B2/C1)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, a highly organized and structured approach to work, and a passion for working with students

Desirable

• Practical experience with learning platforms (e.g. Moodle) and digital teaching/laboratory resources
• Pedagogical and didactic qualifications (e.g. a certificate in university teaching methodology) and experience with competence-based assessment

What We Offer

Work-Life-Balance

Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere:

You are a part of an international academic team with excellent research infrastructure, dedicated colleagues and students who want to learn from you.

Good public transport connections:

Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & coaching:

Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary:

The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on a fulltime basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all:

We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact Petra Rust

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We look forward to new personalities in our team!

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Application deadline: 11/06/2026