University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Job vacancy starting: 11/15/2024 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 2994

The newly founded Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 15 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere.

The Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science is searching for a University assistant (post doc) with outstanding expertise in the field of microbial population genomics to support the Department’s research efforts.

Limited contract: The contract for this position is limited to 5 years.

The Polz lab is looking for a postdoc to study bacterial predation. The goal is to characterize the diversity of bacterial predators in the coastal ocean and how they interact with their prey at the molecular level. The aims of the project are to isolate and characterize the diversity of predators, to determine varying efficiency and specificity of predatory interactions, and to characterize susceptibility and resistance factors in the prey.

The candidate is expected to drive the research project but also to actively participate in teaching and administration. This includes involvement in research projects/research studies, international publications, and presentations at seminars, workshops and conferences. The supervision of students and teaching as regulated by the collective agreement is expected. We invite applicants to submit their curriculum vitae, letter of intent, and diplomas.

Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in any field of biology, and should possess considerable mathematical abilities as well as laboratory experience in microbiology with at least some experience in microbial growth. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals documenting these skills is expected. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory. The ability to work in a team is essential.

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 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 4,752,30 (14 times a year, on full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team.

Please submit the following documents with your application through our job portal ("Apply now" button):

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Master Degree / Diploma
  

Martin F. Polz

martin.f.polz@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: 09/20/2024