Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry & Nutritional Sciences

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

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