University Assistant Postdoctoral, Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

University of Vienna; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote/hybrid work

Internal training & coaching

Fair salary

Nice public transport access

Job summary

The University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant postdoctoral position in the 91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS). The postdoc will design and apply innovative isolation methods to enrich nitrifying microorganisms, leveraging single-cell techniques and molecular tools, within an internationally leading research environment in Vienna.

The role requires a PhD in a relevant field, experience with nitrifiers, and a track record in cultivation

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in enrichment and isolation of nitrifiers preferred.
• Proven experience with molecular techniques and microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel enrichment and isolation strategies for nitrifying microorganisms.
• Apply high-throughput single-cell techniques to enrich nitrifiers.
• Collaborate with nitrification research group on physiology and biochemistry of enzymes.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Nitrification

Molecular techniques

Single-cell techniques

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

PCR-based methods

FISH

Microscopy

FACS

Job description

At the University of Vienna almost 11,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,700 of them do research and teaching, around 3,000 work in administration and organisation.

University Assistant postdoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Startdate: 01.02.2027 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement:

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

Your Future Tasks

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.

Get off to a great start in your new job: the Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every new personality to the team!

If You Have Any Content Questions, Please Contact

Elisabeth Maaß

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We look forward to new personalities in our team!

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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Application deadline: 10/30/2026

Post Doc

https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/6271