University Assistant Postdoctoral, Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

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University Assistant postdoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Startdate: 01.09.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 31.07.2027
Reference no.: 5922

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Polz lab is looking for a highly motivated and skilled postdoc for a short-term project (11 months).  Please only apply if you are highly trained in molecular genetics approaches. We offer a stimulating environment with interactions with microbial ecologists, geneticists and evolutionary biologists.

You will work in an interdisciplinary project that includes local and international collaborations. The expectation is that you are highly independent and will take leadership in organizing key aspects of the research, including supervision of masters and undergraduate students and communication with collaborators. The lab provides opportunity for further training and career development, including support in design and execution of presentations, paper and grant writing, and leadership skill development.

Your future tasks:

The goal of the project is to characterize the diversity of predators in the coastal ocean and how they interact with their prey at the molecular level. The aims of the project are to determine varying efficiency and specificity of predatory interactions, and to characterize susceptibility and resistance factors in the prey. The candidate is expected to drive the research project but also to also actively participate in teaching and administration commensurate with the short duration of the project.

This is part of your profile:

Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in microbiology and should possess considerable laboratory experience in molecular genetics. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals documenting these skills is expected. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory. The ability to work in a team is essential.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

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 5.014,30 (gross salary on full-time basis,14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team.

It is that easy to apply:

• Motivation letter, please specifically address your qualifications
• CV
• PhD Degree / Diploma
• List of references to be contacted
• Via our job portal / Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Martin Polz

[email protected]

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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 07/18/2026

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