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University assistant Prae Doc

Ort: Wien
Unternehmen: Universität Wien
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At the University of Vienna, more than 10,000 people work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them are scientists who, with their curiosity and continuous demand for excellence, conduct top-level international research and teaching. Are you also looking for the right space to develop your potential? We are seeking a/an

University assistant Prae Doc

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Job vacancy starting: 11/01/2024 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until:

Job ID: 3116

Our group covers different topics in theoretical chemistry, from the use of advanced electronic structure methods to the development of dynamical approaches to study photochemical reactions, also including machine learning.

The group is part of the Cluster of Excellence “MECS- Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage” and the Sonderforschungsbereich TRR234 “CataLight- Light-driven Molecular Catalysts in Hierarchically Structured Materials”, benefiting from many experimental and theoretical collaborations.

Your personal sphere of play:

The position is at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry.

You will carry out electronic structure calculations and dynamical simulations of catalytic processes in DNA scaffoldings. The work is embedded with the collaboratory transregio project "Catalight" funded by the FWF.

You will work in close collaboration with the recently FWF-funded cluster of excellence MECS.

The outcome shall contribute to the understanding of mechanisms of photocatalytic processes in solution and other complex environments.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

  • You are involved in research related to photocatalysis in soft-matter environments.
  • You will carry out independent computational work, including data analysis and preparation of results for publication.
  • You are expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.
  • You engage in teaching (independently and/or in a team) within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
  • You may occasionally be involved in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposiums.
  • You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.
This is part of your personality:
  • Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Chemistry, Physics, Computational Science or a related field
  • Goodknowledgeof theoreticalchemistry,especiallyononeormoreofthefollowingtopics: excited-state quantumchemistry, nonadiabatic dynamics or multiscale methods
  • Hands-onexperiencewithscientificcomputingand/orprogrammingskills
  • Good command of written and spoken English.
What we offer:
  • Fully funded PhD project: We offer an attractive research project at the cutting-edge of the research field for your PhD thesis.
  • 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 3578,80 (on a full-time basis / 14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
  • Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in our team!
It is that easy to apply:
  • With a Letter of motivation
  • With your Academic curriculum vitae
  • With a List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
  • Degree certificates
  • Contact details of persons who could provide recommendation letters
  • Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
If you have any questions, please contact:

Leticia Gonzalez Herrero

leticia.gonzalez@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: 10/31/2024

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