University Assistant postdoctoral

Univie; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote/Hybrid work options

Internal training & coaching

Public transport accessible location

Competitive salary

Job summary

University of Vienna is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the nitrification group in CeMESS. The role focuses on designing and applying enrichment and isolation strategies, including high-throughput single-cell approaches, to enrich nitrifying microorganisms.

The division conducts cutting-edge research on microbiomes, offering collaboration with an international team and opportunities for career development in Vienna.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing successful enrichment strategies for ammonia and nitrite oxidizers.
• Expertise in applying PCR-based methods and fluorescence in situ hybridization with microscopy.
• Experience in cultivation and physiological assays to study nitrifier metabolism.
• Hands-on experience in single-cell separation techniques such as FACS or microdroplet.
• PhD in a relevant field.

Skills

Nitrification enrichment

PCR-based methods & FISH with Micr.

Nitrifier metabolism assays

Single-cell separation (FACS/microdro

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

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University Assistant postdoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Limited contract until: three years.

Job ID:6271

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 nitrification team.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Division of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science (DoME, https://dome.univie.ac.at/) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher. The focus will be on the design and implementation of innovative enrichment and isolation strategies working as part of the nitrification research group. Our group focuses on various aspects of nitrification, ranging from ecology of different clades, physiology of certain strains to biochemistry of specific enzymes.

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on developing and applying novel isolation methods,including high-throughput single-cell techniques, to enrich and isolate nitrifying microorganisms.Since standard isolation techniques often fail to yield novel nitrifying isolates, we are looking for a candidate with a strong background and proven experience in the cultivation, enrichment and isolation of nitrifiers from diverse habitats. Ideally, the candidate already employed highly innovative approaches to successfully enrich various ammonia- and nitrite-oxidizing microorganisms.

This is part of your profile:

• Experience in developing successful enrichment strategies for ammonia and nitrite oxidizers.
• Expertise in applying various molecular techniques such as PCR-based methods and fluorescence in situ hybridization combined with microscopy.
• Experience in cultivation and physiological assays to study the metabolism of nitrifiers.
• Hands‑on experience in single-cell separation techniques such as FACS or microdroplet is considered a plus.
• 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 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5.014,30 (on full-time basis,14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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