Senior Scientist

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Chemistry » Computational chemistry
Chemistry » Reaction mechanisms and dynamics
Chemistry » Inorganic chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

Job description:

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
Startdate: 01.03.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 1975

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!

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal sphere of play:

The Hultzsch group (https://chemcat.univie.ac.at/ ) is located in the heart of Vienna at the Institute of Functional Materials and Catalysis of the University of Vienna. The research group is engaged in the synthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes and their application in catalytic transformations, as well as mechanistic and kinetic investigations of catalytic reactions. Here, the focus is on applications in atom-economical processes, for example heterofunctionalization of alkenes, the borrowing hydrogen methodology or the valorization of renewable feedstocks. We invite applications for a Senior Scientist with a PhD in chemistry. The Lab seeks a talented and highly motivated coworker to pursue scientific research in chemical catalysis. The research should focus on the synthesis and characterization of homogeneous transition metal complexes, as well as their applications in catalytic transformations with accompanying mechanistic and computational studies. It is expected that the successful applicant will be able to lead the microanalytical laboratory of the Faculty of Chemistry as managing director. Regular publication of scientific and methodological results is strongly encouraged. Finally, the successful candidate will be able to effectively present complex results in a clear and concise manner that is accessible to a diverse scientific audience and the general public. 

Your future tasks:

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

• Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
• Involvement in research projects/research studies
• International publications and presentations
• Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Preparing/writing a (publication-ready) habilitation thesis
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Involvement in service and maintenance of scientific equipment, e.g. gloveboxes, and analytical instruments, e.g. GC, GC-MS, HPLC, GPC.
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
   

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid (upon agreement). 
lnspiring 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 4,351.90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral)  for the period of 2 years with the possibility of conversion to a permanent employment contract. 
Equal opportunities for everyone: We Look forward to diverse personalities in the team! 

Additional Information
Benefits

lt is that easy to apply:

•    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 - button

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universität Wien

Country

Austria

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Geofield

Where to apply

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED