University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 1946

The FWF funded project iStOMPS (https://www.istomps.org) is conducted by a team of the University of Vienna and two experimental groups from the TU Wien, working independently but in a close collaboration with each other and with international partners (University of Salamanca (Spain)).

Your future position is at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry. You will be working in the field of theoretical/computational chemistry and computational electromagnetism. The position is financed by the cross-disciplinary Young Independent Research Group "Isolated Strong Optical Magnetic Pulse Spectroscopy" (iStOMPS), funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

You actively participate in the research activities of the project which include:

• Development of a general computational protocol for the accurate simulation of magnetic dipole-allowed absorption spectra using different electronic structure methods
• Investigation of the magnetic dipole-allowed absorption spectra of various compound classes
• Investigation of vibrational effects on magnetic dipole-allowed absorption spectra

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in Theoretical Chemistry (or related subject)
• Outstanding dissertation
• Hands-on experience with scientific computing and programming skills (Fortran/Python/Scripting languages)
• Excellent research competence in theoretical chemistry (proven through international publications in peer-relevant media)
• Understanding of excited states, photophysics, and computational spectroscopy
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Team player and high social skills

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,351.90 (14 times a year) for a period of 12 months.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Sebastian Mai

sebastian.mai@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: 09/30/2024