University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 4 years

TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto “Technology for People”. As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Chemical, Environmental and Bioscience Engineering, in the Research Group for Integrated Bioprocess Development TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc)/ PhD position “Halophiles” limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: March 2024.

Tasks:

• Research of extremophilic microorganisms, with a focus on halophiles, for the development and production of value-added products and novel biopharmaceuticals
• Development of integrated bioprocesses – from fermentation to formulation with a focus on resource conservation
• Development of novel cultivation processes on a laboratory and pilot scale
• Analysis of the relationships between process parameters and product quantity and quality
• Efficient and sustainable product isolation and characterization/testing
• Economic and ecological process analysis and optimization
• Data evaluation and modeling using neural networks and AI
• Model-based process design and optimization
• Assuming responsibility for equipment in the research area
• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activity
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in the field of microbiology, bioprocess engineering or biotechnology until the time of occupation
• Skillful and responsible in experimental work
• Laboratory experience in the field of fermentation and product purification
• Experience in data evaluation and modeling
• Very good skills in German and English communication and writing
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see

) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,684.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until March 28th, 2024.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:19:44 GMT

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