1 position for a full-time scientific project assistant (m/f/d) at the Chair of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials in the Department of Polymer Engineering and Science - Reference ID: 2405WPA

3 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Personalabteilung der Montanuniversität Leoben

Research Field

All

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

24 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40h

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2405WPA

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Do you want to make a difference with your work and make a sustainable contribution to the long-term development of people and companies? At Montanuniversitaet Leoben, as an innovative teaching and research institution, you will find the environment in which you can develop your potential.

The Chair of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials is looking for a PhD student (m/f/d) in the field of bio-based plastics to strengthen the team.

1 position for a full-time scientific project assistant (m/f/d) at the Chair of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials in the Department of Polymer Engineering and Science from earliest possible starting date in an employment relationship limited to 3 years. Salary group B1 according to Uni-KV, monthly minimum salary excl. benefits: € 3,578.80 for 40 hours per week (14 x per year), the actual classification is based on any creditable job-specific previous experience.

Would you like to actively conduct future-oriented research and develop innovative high-performance plastics based on renewable raw materials? With your teamwork and communication skills as well as your organizational talent, you will make a significant contribution to the success of Montanuniversitaet Leoben within the framework of a multidisciplinary research project.

What can you expect?
Exciting and varied work: Development of bio-based hardeners and innovative curing strategies and routes for (bio-based) epoxy resins that enable resource-efficient processing
Communication: Presentation of research results at international specialist events and workshops
Documentation: Responsibility for documenting the progress of the project (progress reports, meetings, etc.)

What do you bring with you?
Education: Completed Master's degree in chemistry or technical chemistry in combination with a high level of technical/economic understanding
Experience: Profound knowledge in organic-preparative chemistry and/or polymer chemistry incl. corresponding analytics as well as in the field of material modification and optimization
Language skills: Excellent knowledge of German and English (written and oral)
IT skills: Very good knowledge of the entire MS Office package, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Personal qualities: High motivation and initiative, independence, ability to work in a team and organizational skills as well as the willingness to write scientific publications; willingness to write a dissertation
Willingness to travel
Professional appearance and negotiating skills as well as enjoyment in dealing with project partners from a wide range of disciplines and countries

What do we offer you?
Good public accessibility by train and bus
Meaningful work in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly working environment
Numerous other benefits, from health promotion/occupational medical services to university sports programs, language support and a wide range of employee discounts

Reference ID: 2405WPA
End of Application: 24.05.2024

The Montanuniversitaet Leoben intends to increase the number of women on its faculty and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants, women will receive preferential consideration.

For the application please use the online form on the homepage: http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs
 

Requirements

Research Field

All

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Montanuniversität Leoben

Country

Austria

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.unileoben.ac.at/jobs

Contact

City

Leoben

Website

http://www.unileoben.ac.at

Street

Franz-Josef-Straße 18, 8700 Leoben

STATUS: EXPIRED