Senior Scientist, Chemistry

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 81.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote/hybrid work upon agreement

Good public transport connections

Zusammenfassung

University of Vienna invites applications for the position of Senior Scientist in Environmental Bioinorganic Chemistry (20h). The multidisciplinary team seeks a highly motivated scientist to pursue environmentally related research focusing on bioinorganic chemistry, especially with transition metals biochemistry and physiology.

The position is initially limited to 4 years with the possibility of permanent employment by mutual agreement after a positive evaluation.

Qualifikationen

• Completed doctoral degree in chemistry or closely related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience in an internationally visible academic research environment.
• Demonstrated excellence and strong publication record in environmental bioinorganic chemistry.
• Clear scientific interest in developing new research directions; experience in third-party funding preferred.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and integrate into an established team.
• Teaching expertise and lecturing experience on topics like environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology and sustainability.
• Excellent English communication; basic German desirable.
• Strong organizational and mentoring skills.
• High commitment, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Aufgaben

• Develop and operate an original research program focused on environmental aspects of bioinorganic chemistry.
• Collaborate with team members to strengthen the research mission of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry.
• Supervise students at all levels through scientific guidance, regular feedback, and structured mentoring.
• Teach lectures on environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology and sustainability.
• Prepare and submit research grant applications and acquire third-party funding.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Participate in teaching activities, including courses, within the collective bargaining agreement.
• Contribute to administrative tasks related to research, project coordination, teaching, and mentoring within the Institute.

Kenntnisse

Postdoctoral experience

PhD in Chemistry

Publication record

English proficiency

German basics

Independent research

Team collaboration

Teaching experience

Grant writing

Ausbildung

PhD in Chemistry

Jobbeschreibung

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Elisa Tomat

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Senior Scientist

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Startdate: 15.09.2026 | Working hours: 20 | Collective bargaining agreement:

• 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Reference no.: 6025

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your Personal Sphere Of Play

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for the position of Senior Scientist in Environmental Bioinorganic Chemistry (20h). Our multidisciplinary team seeks a talented, highly motivated scientist to pursue environmentally related research with a primary focus on bioinorganic chemistry. Relevant scientific interests may be at the interface with (eco)toxicology, microbiology, marine biology, environmental remediation, and related areas. Our team offers significant experience and expertise in the biological and medicinal chemistry of transition metals, with an emphasis on the biochemistry and physiology of iron. The position is initially limited to 4 years, with the possibility of permanent employment by mutual agreement following a positive evaluation.

Your Future Tasks

• Development and operation of an original research program focused on environmental aspects of bioinorganic chemistry.


• Collaboration with team members to strengthen the research mission of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry.


• Supervision of students at all levels through scientific guidance, regular feedback, and structured mentoring.


• Teaching lectures on topics including environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology and sustainability.


• Preparation and submission of research grant applications and acquisition of third-party funding.


• Publication of scientific findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presentation of results at national and international scientific conferences.


• Participation in teaching activities, including teaching courses independently or in teams, within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.


• Participation in administrative tasks related to research, project coordination, teaching, and mentoring activities within the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry.

This Is Part Of Your Personality

• Completed doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in chemistry or closely related field.


• Postdoctoral research experience in an internationally visible academic research environment.


• Demonstrated excellence and strong publication record in research areas relevant to environmental bioinorganic chemistry.


• Clear scientific interest in developing new research directions is required, and experience in the acquisition of third-party funding for academic research is preferred.


• Proven ability to conduct independent research, combined with a strong willingness to integrate into an established research team.


• Teaching expertise and lecturing experience on topics like environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and sustainability.


• Excellent communication skills in English are required, and basic knowledge of German is desired.


• Strong organizational and mentoring skills.


• High level of commitment, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an academic environment.

What We Offer

Work-life balance

Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere

You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary

The basic salary for 40 hours/week is EUR 5 014,30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) and increases, if we can credit professional experience. The position is initially limited to 4 years, with the possibility of permanent employment by mutual agreement following a positive evaluation.

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

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.

Application deadline: 09/08/2026

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