University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

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Job description: Offer DescriptionJob description:The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/anUniversity Assistant postdoctoral50 Faculty of Life SciencesStartdate: 01.08.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)Limited until: 31.07.2029Reference no.: 4160Explore 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!Where to apply WebsiteRequirementsSpecific RequirementsYour personal sphere of play:A PostDoc position is available in the group of Verena Pichler at the University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Division of Pharmaceutical Chemistry starting in August 2025.We are a young and enthusiastic team that focuses on developing new diagnostics and therapeutics for positron emission tomography and single-photon emission computed tomography. We are a highly interdisciplinary and international team closely working together with colleagues from different medical universities, biomedical engineering and radiochemists.We are enthusiastic about neurochemicals acting as agonists or antagonists on G-protein coupled receptors located in the peripheral and central nervous system. Our goal is to address the clinical needs to diagnose and treat the neurological pathologies at the origin of the disease; thus, avoiding a merely systematic treatment and rather stopping or delaying disease progression.We are looking for a candidate with strong expertise in synthetic organic chemistry and small molecule characterization, with a passion for drug discovery and medical chemistry to join our young and enthusiastic team. The project involves the design and synthesis of small molecules that can be applied as diagnostic probes for positron emission tomography (PET). The position involves the supervision of master and PhD students, involvement in teaching and laboratory and academic management and grand application writing.Please also visit:Your future tasks:Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Experience in synthetic organic/ medicinal chemistry / drug design and a passion for drug discovery
• Experience in advanced organic chemical synthesis and compound characterization techniques in the laboratory with focus on small molecules.
• A deep interest and an enthusiasm for highly interdisciplinary scientific work and personal growth beyond your current expertise.
• A critical, curious, innovative and analytical mind.
• Ability to work responsibly, reliably, diligently and independently perform experiments and contribute to teaching.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team in an international environment.
• A passion for training colleagues and students in the laboratory, and laboratory management.
• The willingness to work with radioactivity in the field of radiopharmaceutical sciences.
• Strong willingness for international engagement
• Involvement in the preparation of grant applications and raise third-party funds.
• Initiative to actively contribute to the departmental development and interdepartmental teamwork
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in subject organic chemistry/drug design and development/radiochemistry
• Outstanding dissertation
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Didactic skills and teaching evaluation
• Excellent scientific and technical wrting skills
• Knowledge of: relevant softwares. scientific databases
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1) / basic knowledge in German advantageous
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

Additional InformationBenefitsWhat 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 4 years increases if we can credit professional experience.Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! We celebrate diversity, sustainability, equality and teamwork and we promote a respectful and inclusive working environment.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Universität Wien Country Austria City Wien Postal Code 1010 GeofieldContact CityWien WebsiteStreetUniversitätsring 1 Postal Code1010STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €4932.9 per month

Location: Wien

Job date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:17:04 GMT

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