Senior Scientist

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

Senior Scientist

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:

Job ID: 3082

Among the many reasons to research and teach at the University of Vienna there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for continuous striving for top international research and scientific excellence. At the same time they enjoy support and liberties that are not a given at other institutions. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your future position is at the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in the area of cell biology. The successful candidate will conduct mode-of-action studies and target evaluation of (metal-based) compounds synthesized at the institute. A distinct focus lies on translational anticancer drug development from laboratory to clinical application. The candidate will work within interdisciplinary teams (analytical chemists, clinical, biostatistics and bioinformatics scientists). The position is limited to one year, with the option of granted tenure afterwards.

Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:
You build up an independent research profile in the field of cell- and molecular biology.
You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of (anti-cancer) drug mode-of-action research, oncometabolism and CRISPR-based gene editing.
You publish internationally and give lectures.
You apply for projects and raise third-party funds.
You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation.
You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
You supervise your 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 subject chemistry, biochemistry or molecular biology
• Outstanding dissertation
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience in research management and in leading project staff
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT skills: MS Office, Adobe. Highly preferable: GarphPad Prism, R
• Experience in 3D cell culture and knowledge of (cancer) cell metabolism is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
• Team player and high social/communicative skills
• Ability to present and visualize data

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 4,752,30 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) increases, if we can credit professional experience.

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
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Christian Kowol

christian.kowol@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