University Assistant (post doc)

University of Vienna, Austria

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Deadline: 21 Mar 2023

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The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 184 fields of study, approx. 10.400 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a

University Assistant (post doc)
at  the Department of Mineralogy and Crystallography


Reference number : 13704
The Department of Mineralogy and Crystallography invites applications for a university assistant (post doc) in the Crystallography Group with a contract period of 6 years. The group conducts experimental research on crystallography under nonambient and extreme conditions, with a current focus on structural high-pressure transformations in crystals, stability of dense planetary materials, carbonates and oxide materials under extreme conditions, and pressure effects on thermochemical energy-storage materials.
We are looking for an excellent scientist with a high potential of independent creative research in the field of experimental crystallography. The applicants research interest preferably include in-situ X-ray crystallography applied to single-crystal and powder diffraction at nonambient or extreme conditions, including activities on dedicated large-scale facilities (synchrotron).
The position includes independent teaching in particular in the fields of structural crystallography and X-ray crystallography.
Duration of employment: 6 year/s

Extent of Employment: 40 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement : §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
- Development of research ideas related to experimental crystallography of materials under extreme conditions (high pressure and/or high/low temperature)
- Maintenance and development of X-ray diffraction laboratory instrumentation and equipment related to in-situ single-crystal diffraction
- Instruction of users for in-situ experiment at in-house laboratory instruments
- Acquisition of research funding and synchrotron beamtime at dedicated large-scale facilities
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international conferences
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement; in particular in the fields of structural crystallography / chemical crystallography and X-ray crystallography / X-ray diffraction techniques / crystal structure determination
- Supervision of students and participation in the performance of student exams
- Participation in research administration tasks

Profile:
- Ph.D. / Doctoral degree in Crystallography, Mineralogy, Chemistry, Physics or Materials Sciences (special research fields: Mineralogical Crystallography, Mineral Physics, Physical Chemistry, Structural Chemistry, Material Chemistry, Solid-State Physics, Material Physics)
- Skills in the operation and/or maintainance of single-crystal X-ray diffractometers, associated instrumental devices and experience with tools to related data analyses
- Expertise in the acquisition of synchrotron beamtime and/or proven experience in the performance of experiments at large-scale facilities
- Very good computer / coding / programming skills (knowledge of MS Office / internet and web application / crystallographic software SHELX / JANA / OLEX / FIT2D / GSAS etc. is a must; knowledge of programming languages, e.g. FORTRAN/C/C++ etc. is highly desirable)
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Team-working skills

Application documents must include:
- Letter of motivation including statements to the above mentioned key points of the profile
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications and congress contributions
- Names and contact information of two references
- Degree certificates

Research fields:

Main research field
 Special research fields Importance

Geology, Mineralogy
 Crystallography SHOULD

Education:

Educational institution
 Educational level Special subject Importance

University
 Natural Sciences Other and interdisciplinary Natural Sciences MUST

Languages:

Language
 Language level Importance

English
 Very good knowledge MUST


Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at ) no later than 21.03.2023, mentioning reference number 13704.
For further information please contact Miletich-Pawliczek, Ronald +43-1-4277-53265.
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/ ). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
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