University Assistant (post doc)

The Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics (AEP) Group at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna combines innovative modelling with highly-sophisticated laboratory-, ground-, and aircraft-based experiments to study the fundamental physical, optical, and chemical properties of aerosol particles and clouds. Current research within the AEP group focuses on different but related areas of aerosol science and covers the entire particle size spectrum, from the nano- to the microscale. The results achieved by the AEP Group are important not only to promote a general understanding of physical problems related to aerosols, but also for addressing health- and technology-related questions, as well as societal challenges such as climate change. In order to extend our team, we are looking for a motivated and interested post-doctoral research assistant.
The position can be filled from 01.10.2022. For the period of 01.10.2022 to 15.07.2023 an extension of the employment contract to 40 hours per week is planned.

• Participation in research in the field of aerosol and cloud science with particular focus on airborne in-situ observations
• Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from past and upcoming (aircraft) field experiments including ATom, FIREX-AQ, A-LIFE, SABRE, ACCLIP, and others
• Development, modification, and preparation of aerosol instruments for aircraft measurements
• Development of novel methods and analysis tools for in-situ aerosol and cloud data using state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., machine learning)
• Preparation and implementation of ground-based and airborne field campaigns
• Contribution to the set-up and operation of the UNIVIE ACTRIS National Facility for aerosol in-situ observations
• Active participation in research, teaching and administration.

• This involves:
• 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
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration • Participation in research in the field of aerosol and cloud science with particular focus on airborne in-situ observations
• Collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from past and upcoming (aircraft) field experiments including ATom, FIREX-AQ, A-LIFE, SABRE, ACCLIP, and others
• Development, modification, and preparation of aerosol instruments for aircraft measurements
• Development of novel methods and analysis tools for in-situ aerosol and cloud data using state-of-the-art techniques (e.g., machine learning)
• Preparation and implementation of ground-based and airborne field campaigns
• Contribution to the set-up and operation of the UNIVIE ACTRIS National Facility for aerosol in-situ observations
• Active participation in research, teaching and administration.

• This involves:
• 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
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
• Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration