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

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 51,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote/hybrid work

Public transport access

Training & coaching

Equal opportunities

Job summary

The University of Vienna seeks a Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Nutritional Sciences at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Vienna. You will primarily teach on the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in nutritional sciences, with a focus on biochemistry, and contribute to research-informed, student-centered teaching.

We expect a master's degree or PhD in nutritional sciences, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields, plus several years of university

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

German language (C1)

English language (B2/C1)

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Organized and structured

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in nutritional sciences / biochemistry / molecular biology / food chemistry (or related)

Tools

Moodle

Digital teaching resources

Job description

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.

The 20-hour-per-week position involves a teaching load of approximately 3 semester hours per week of academic teaching and approximately 8 semester hours per week of instructive teaching.

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!

If you have any questions, please contact

Petra Rust

[e-mail]

We look forward to new personalities in our 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.

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Application deadline:11/06/2026

(Senior) Lecturer & Researcher