University Assistant Postdoctoral, Chemistry

52 Faculty of Chemistry
Startdate: 16.06.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: 15.06.2028
Reference no.: 4101

More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

A university assistant (postdoc) position is available at the Department of Functional Materials and Catalysis at the Faculty of Chemistry. The group of Porous Materials lead by Professor Freddy Kleitz at the University of Vienna mainly focusses on the development of nanoporous materials, their characterization, and their applications in numerous fields, such as catalysis, adsorption, bio- and environmental-related applications. In the laboratory of Prof. Kleitz, the researchers have access to state-of-the-art analytic techniques for the characterization of such porous solids, including gas adsorption measurements and methods for the characterization of the materials structures, compositions, and functionalities. The position is advertised for 3 years.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research and teaching duties, which means that the successful candidate will contribute to research projects and scientific studies in the field of mesoporous materials and materials science. The work will also comprise different characterization techniques (e.g. solid-state NMR, low-temperature physisorption of nitrogen, dynamic light scattering, and electron microscopy techniques) to characterize the obtained materials.

Further, the advertised position comprises participation in research and teaching, i.e.:

• Participation in research projects/ research studies.
• Participation in international publications/ academic articles and presentations.
• Participation in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• Participation in teaching and holding courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Supervision of students.
• Taking on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• PhD in chemistry
• Strong previous experience in the characterization and analysis of porous materials
• An excellent background in X-ray diffraction, electron diffraction, electron microscopy and related analytical techniques
• Open to learn new analytical tools, like SAXS.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Well-documented list of publications in renowned, subject-relevant peer-reviewed journals.
• Oral participation at international conferences.
• Some knowledge of German is an advantage.

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Contract: The position is advertised for 3 years.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

Application documents:

• Letter of motivation including research interests
• Academic curriculum vitae
• PhD degree certificate
• List of pre-reviewed international publications
• Evidence of teaching experience if available
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If you have any questions, please contact:

Freddy Kleitz

freddy.kleitz@univie.ac.at

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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