University Assistant Postdoctoral

ScholarLink Inc.; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teaching opportunities

International collaboration

3-year contract

Job summary

University of Vienna (Universität Wien) invites applications for a part-time, permanent postdoctoral position in the Institute of Organic Chemistry. The successful candidate will explore PAHs and heteroatom-doped graphenoid systems using radical annulation, photocatalysis, and electrosynthesis to create next-generation materials for optoelectronics and energy applications.

Research combines advanced organic synthesis with radical chemistry and molecular materials, within a collaborative,

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry or closely related field.
• Experience in PAH synthesis or heteroatom-doped graphenoids is highly beneficial.
• Strong background in radical reactions and catalysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and characterize molecular architectures using modern synthetic methods.
• Establish structure–property relationships for electronic and photophysical properties.
• Contribute to international publications and presentations.
• Teach and supervise students as defined by the contract.
• Collaborate with national and international partners.
• Support project proposals and grant applications.

Skills

Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Radical-mediated Transformations

Data Analysis

Organic Synthesis

Electrosynthesis

Catalysis

Job description

# University Assistant PostdoctoralPostdoc position·Post Doctoral·Universität Wien·Faculty of Chemistry·AustriaDeadline: Oct 27, 2026 Closes in 16 daysPosition type: Postdoc postdoctoralLevel: Post DoctoralDuration: 3 yearsStarts: Sep 14, 2026 28 Days agoLanguage: English## About the PositionYour personal sphere of play:The successful candidate will join the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Facilty of Chemistry and a dynamic international research environment dedicated to developing functional molecular architectures for light harvesting, photocatalysis, electrosynthesis, and optoelectronic applications. The research activities will focus on the design and synthesis of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heteroatom-doped graphenoid systems through the development of new synthetic methodologies based on radical annulation strategies, photocatalytic transformations, and electrosynthetic approaches. These molecular platforms will be engineered as next-generation functional materials for applications in optoelectronics, molecular energy conversion, and light-responsive technologies. The project combines advanced targeted organic synthesis, with particular emphasis on the discovery of innovative synthetic methodologies for the controlled construction of extended π-conjugated systems. Special attention will be devoted to developing radical-mediated annulation reactions that enable the rapid and modular synthesis of structurally defined PAHs, nanographenes, and molecular semiconductors with tailored electronic and photophysical properties.The employment duration is 3 years.Your future tasks:The selected candidate will work on the preparation and characterization of sophisticated molecular architectures using modern synthetic methodologies, including transition-metal catalysis and radical-mediated transformations, and multistep organic synthesis. The research program further aims to establish structure, property relationships governing the electronic, photophysical, and charge-transport properties of these materials, enabling their integration into emerging optoelectronic and energy-related applications. The position, therefore, offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface of synthetic organic chemistry, radical chemistry, molecular materials, and optoelectronics within a highly collaborative and internationally visible research framework.Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to:Participate in international publications/ academic articles and presentations.Participate in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement.Supervise students.Collaborate with national and international partners.Support the application process for projects and securing third-party funds.Take on ad## Research Interests* Prepare and characterize molecular architectures using modern synthetic methodologies including transition-metal catalysis and radical transformations* Establish structure-property relationships for electronic and photophysical properties of materials* Participate in international publications and presentations* Teach and supervise students* Collaborate with national and international partners* Support project applications and secure funding* Manage research, teaching, and administrative tasks## Required Skills & Qualifications* Synthetic Organic Chemistry* Radical-mediated Transformations* Data Analysis* Organic Synthesis* Electrosynthesis* Catalysis## Other Requirements & Additional InfoEmployment type: PART\\_TIME, PERMANENT