University Assistant Post Doc

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University Assistant Post Doc

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2024 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 07/31/2025

Job ID: 2902

The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence and initially limited to 9 months, with the option of a 3-month extension as a project position.

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

We are excited to announce a Postdoc position in the Biochemical Network Analysis group, led by Jürgen Zanghellini at the Department of Analytical Chemistry. Our group uses mathematical modeling, high-performance computing, and data science to explore and understand cellular functions. We are renowned for our work in constraint-based modeling of microbial metabolism and applied research in biotechnology.

This position focuses on the computational modeling of microbial communities for the efficient production of methane. Your primary task will be developing computational tools to understand microbial community dynamics and the role of non-methanogenic organisms in supporting stable methane production.

We are seeking an ambitious scientist with expertise in computational systems biology, bioinformatics, data science, or mathematics. The successful candidate will actively contribute to research, teaching, and administrative activities, including:

• Developing an Independent Research Profile: Establish and lead your research projects.
• Research Participation: Engage in collaborative research projects, especially with industry partners.
• Publishing and Presenting: Publish in top international journals and present at conferences.
• Teaching: Conduct teaching activities as required by the collective bargaining agreement.
• Student Supervision: Mentor and supervise (Master’s) students.
• Quality Assurance: Participate in performance evaluation and quality assurance initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:
• Ph.D.: In computational systems biology, bioinformatics, data science, or related fields.
• Teamwork and Communication Skills: Strong ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in programming languages, preferably Python or R.
• Publication Record: Proven ability to publish in top international journals.
• English Proficiency: Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Additional Qualifications:
• Constraint-Based Methods: Experience with constraint-based and resource allocation methods, especially in modeling microbial communities.
• Teaching Experience: Background in teaching and e-learning.
• Collaborative Projects: Experience in collaborative research with academic and industrial partners.
• Public Speaking: Experience giving talks and presentations.

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 contract is limited to 9 months (duration of an employee's absence), with the option to extend by 3 months and continue as a project position. The basic salary of EUR 4,752.30 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Motivation: Explain your interest in the position and relevant experience.
• Academic CV: Include a list of publications, courses taught, and talks given.
• Research Interests: Describe your research interests and future research agenda.
• References: Provide contact details of individuals who can provide letters of reference.
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button.

If you are passionate about computational systems biology and eager to make significant contributions to the field, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative research team.

Jürgen Zanghellini

juergen.zanghellini@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: 10/21/2024