University Assistant Predoctoral, Chemistry

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant Predoctoral

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 01.07.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 30.06.2029
Reference no.: 5794

Among the many good reasons to want 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 their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

A PhD position is available in the group of Prof. Cichna-Markl, at the Institute of Analytical Chemistry, at the Faculty of Chemistry, starting July 2026. The goal is the development, optimization and validation of DNA based methods for the authentication of food. The project combines state-of-the-art molecular biology, analytical chemistry and bionformatics approaches. Information about the group can be found at: Cichna Lab.

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. An extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible if the employee proves themselves and makes appropriate work progress.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of analytical chemistry.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or diploma, in the field chemistry, preferably with a focus on analytical chemistry or food chemistry or an equivalent qualification
• Experience in the area food analysis
• Initial experience in scientific writing
• Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
• IT user skills: MS Office
• Desireable knowledge: DNA barcoding, primer design, sequencing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English (B2), futhermore very good command of German (B2)
• You should be a team player with high social skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid (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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Contract: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. An extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible if the employee proves themselves and makes appropriate work progress.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent (max. 2 pages)
• With your summary of research interests / ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal (max. 1 page)
• Bachelor and Master Degree / Diploma
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now - button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Margit Cichna-Markl

[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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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​Application deadline: 06/22/2026

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