University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 years
At the Institute of Materials Chemistry, in the Research Group for Molecular Materials Chemistry TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: August 2026.
Tasks:
- Synthesis and modification of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs)
- Structural elucidation of MOFs and COFs and application of methods for material characterization
- Evaluation of optoelectronic properties and testing for photocatalytic applications (e.g., solar hydrogen and ammonia synthesis)
- Collaboration on research and teaching tasks (e.g. synsthesis lab) as well as examinations
- Cooperation and guidance of students
- Deepening scientific knowledge
- 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 one of these fields: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science
- Advanced knowledge of inorganic, organometallic, and reticular chemistry
- Experience in the synthesis and characterization of organometallic hybrid materials (e.g., MOFs)
- Experience in the evaluation of optoelectronic and photocatalytic material properties
- Knowledge of scientific research methods
- Very good skills in German and English communication and writing (C1)
- Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
- Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability
- Teamcompetences, problem-solving and innovative abilities
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
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 2,832.10/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 July 2nd, 2026.
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