University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Job title:

University Assistant (Prae-Doc)

Company

Technische Universität Wien

Job description

30 hours/week | limited to 4 yearsTU 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 Materials Chemistry, in the Research Group for Model Catalysis and Applied Catalysis TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: July 2024.Tasks:

• Experimental investigation of reactions on surfaces using microscopy (e.g. electron microscopy, field emission microscopy) or spectroscopy (XPS, IR)
• Experiment planning and evaluation of complex video data
• Operation of an ultra-high vacuum system
• Participation, co-design and implementation of courses in German and English, including examinations
• Supervision of interns, BSc and MSc students
• Deepening scientific knowledge
• Writing a dissertation and scientific publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Relevant, completed diploma or master’s degree in chemistry or technical chemistry or equivalent university degree at home or abroad
• Laboratory experience in the field of physical chemistry and surface chemistry
• Analytical scientific approach to work: ability to analyze complex problems, develop hypotheses and think critically
• Knowledge of scientific work
• Working experience with (ultra-high) vacuum technology is an advantage
• Work experience with automated data analysis is an advantage
• Experience with scientific publications is an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of English (language level C1)
• Due to the integration into teaching, knowledge of German at C1 level is a prerequisite
• Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate
• Interested in research in the subject area and in working with students

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Flexibility in the organization of working hours
• 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 June 13th, 2024.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:12:04 GMT

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