Senior Scientist

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Senior Scientist

51 Faculty of Physics

Job vacancy starting: 01/01/2025 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 12/31/2025

Job ID: 3028

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!

Your future position is at the Faculty of Physics in the work group electronic properties of materials of Professor Pichler (epm.univie.ac.at). The Pichler group unites an international team of currently 10 young scientists which love to solve challenges and working together. Together we have assembled a unique skill set and knowledge base in solid state physics and nanospectroscopy including cutting edge methods development and advanced synthesis and functionalization of low dimensional advanced materials such as graphene, nanotubes, carbyne TMDC. Hence, the successful candidate will have to provide expert knowledge in experimental and theoretical solid-state spectroscopy and the development of spectroscopic techniques available in the group. Knowledge on synthesis and analysis of advanced novel low dimensional materials such as carbon nanotubes, 2D materials (e.g. TMDC, graphene) and their heterostructures. This also needs a sound knowledge of solid state physics including also teaching experience in this field and co-supervision of students. Regarding spectroscopic techniques for this position especially long-lasting experience in optical techniques and especially Raman spectroscopy as well as electron spectroscopies especially EELS and Photoemission is beneficial. Within this framework the position will be also related to the ERC-Syn Project MORE-TEM (more-tem.univie.ac.at) and in an international cooperation to the O VID (Osaka-Vienna International Development) laboratory (ovid.univie.ac.at).

The successful candidate will be part of a thriving community at the Faculty of Physics of Vienna University which is ranked number 16 in Europe and number 48 in the world (2023 Global Shanghai Ranking of Academic Subjects, https://www.shanghairanking.com/rankings/gras/2023/RS0102). Working with us in the Pichler group means exploring the scientific frontiers pushing the limits of nanospectrocopy towards accessing their application potential of novel low dimensional advanced materials, by solving unexplored challenges. The candidate will collaborate with international interdisciplinary teams which require frequent hosting of visitors as well as visiting collaborators. The full position starts at 1.1.2025 and comprises 40 weekly hours. The position is initially limited to one year with the option of permanent employment.

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:
• You will be in charge of implementing and running the MORE-TEM nanospectrometer development platform as a unique large scale infrastructure.
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the electronic and optical properties of low dimensional materials.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You supervise students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in physics.
• Outstanding dissertation.
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Didactic skills / experience in teaching.
• IT skills: MS Office, Python, Java, C++, TEM Center, Digital Micrograph.
• Knowledge of processing higher dimensional spectroscopic imaging data.
• Excellent knowledge of English.
• Good German is desired for interacting with external companies.
• Team player and high social/communicative skills.
• Ability to visualize and present data.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote (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 4,752.30 (14 times a year for senior scientists) increases, if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now

Thomas Pichler

thomas.pichler@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: 10/24/2024