University Assistant postdoctoral

Universität Wien; Wien; Híbrido; EUR 51.000 - 61.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Flexible hours

Remote/hybrid options

Public transport access

Resumo da vaga

The University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the CeMESS/DoME team in Vienna and lead investigations into microbial interactions relevant to wastewater treatment. You will apply large-scale genome and metagenome analyses, complemented by lab-based work using FISH and activity assays.

Join an international research group in a well-supported environment, with flexible work options and opportunities for professional advancement.

Qualificações

• Postdoctoral fellow will study interactions between Patescibacteria and polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in wastewater treatment plants.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate interactions between Patescibacteria and polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in wastewater treatment plants.

Conhecimentos

Population analysis

Co-occurrence analysis

Comparative genomics

Bioinformatics tools

Lab-based methods

Patescibacteria knowledge

Wastewater microbiology

Fluorescence in situ hybridization

PCR-based methods

Formação

PhD in a relevant field

Ferramentas

Bioinformatic tools

Descrição da vaga

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The University of Vienna has been ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the World by Times Higher Education (THE). We strive to create a harmony of contrasts, creating new possibilities and ideas. Let us shape the future together and make a real difference to society.We are looking for a

University Assistant postdoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Job ID: 6398

The Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS) at the University of Vienna conducts basic research on the structure and function of microbiomes at an internationally leading level. We are looking for a post postdoctoral researcher to support our team.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Division of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science (DoME, https://dome.univie.ac.at/) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our group. The candidate will focus on investigating metabolic features that may shape interactions of Patescibacteria with other microbes including polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in wastewater treatment plants. This research aims to elucidate the nature of interactions between these microbes and their potential implication for wastewater treatment processes. Our group is dedicated to exploring various aspects of microbial ecology in both natural and engineered systems, including wastewater treatment.

The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the interactions between Patescibacteria and polyphosphate-accumulating organisms in wastewater treatment plants aiming to uncover novel aspects of this fascinating interplay. This work will primarily involve bioinformatic analyses, including large-scale genome and metagenome data interpretation, complemented by lab-based approaches, such as fluorescence in situ hybridization and activity-based assays to validate findings and explore functional insights.

This is part of your personality:

• Experience in population and co-occurrence analyses as well comparative genomic analyses for metabolic reconstruction.
• Experience in using a range of bioinformatical tools but also lab-based methods to study microbial interactions.
• In-depth understanding of Patescibacteria and knowledge of microbial processes in wastewater treatment systems, including phosphorus removal and polyphosphate-accumulating organisms.
• Experience in molecular techniques like fluorescence in situ hybridization and PCR-based methods.
• Phd in a relevant field

What we offer:

• Work-Life-Balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are 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.
• Fair salary: The basic gross salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on full-time basis, 14x per year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team.

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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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