Wiss. Projektmitarbeiter*in praedoc

The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

Wiss. Projektmitarbeiter*in praedoc

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Job vacancy starting:07/01/2025(MM-DD-YYYY) Classification CBA:§48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until:09/30/2025

Job ID:4025

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The position:

We invite applications for a predoc position in Functional and Evolutionary Ecology at the University of Vienna, Austria. The position is part of an international research project co-funded by the Austrian Science Foundation (FWF) aimed at gaining novel insights into the molecular adaptation of plants to challenging environmental conditions. The PhD candidate will be integrated in the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution (https://vds-ecology-evolution.univie.ac.at/ ).

The project:

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate ideally with some research expertise to join our research group for an project linking plant biology, microbiology, and environmental science. The project focuses on understanding the relationships between plants and their root microbiomes in extreme environments, using the unique ecosystem of Lake Neusiedl (Burgenland, Austria) as a natural model. Lake Neusiedl is renowned for its specialized vegetation, shaped by its unique climate and challenging saline soil conditions. This project focuses on the salt-adapted plant species Lepidium cartilagineum and its root microbiome, which was monitored across two seasons and four sites. The research aims to analyze complex datasets, including soil ion composition, plant metabolic profiles and the root microbiome.

Your future tasks:

Within a 3 months frame, we want you to

1. Analyze and integrate datasets (soil chemistry, plant metabolites, and microbiome data).

2. Investigate the functional role of the root microbiome in plant environmental adaptation.

3. Ultimately, advance our understanding of plant-microbe interactions in extreme environments.

This is part of your personality:

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with:

• a MSc degree in plant biology, bioinformatics and statistics, microbiology or a related field;
• a strong interest in plant-microbe interactions and data mining including
• very good data analyses skills and knowledge on application of statistical tools
• teamwork, communication and problem-solving abilities;
• proficiency in English (working language of the lab)

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

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 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 3714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

It is that easy to apply:

Please send your application, including a CV, a cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience, and contact information of two references, to [stefanie.wienkoop@univie.ac.at].

If you have any questions, please contact:

Stefanie Wienkoop

stefanie.wienkoop@univie.ac.at



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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline:06/05/2025(MM-DD-YYYY)

Prae Doc

antonia.vogel@univie.ac.at

In your application, please refer to myScience.at and referenceJobID45949.