University assistant predoctoral

Job description:
At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500  of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University assistant predoctoral

91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited until: permanent

Reference no.: 1360
TER, the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, is looking for a highly motivated PhD student interested to work at the interface between ecological modelling, soil microbial ecology, and biogeochemistry.

Your personal sphere of influence:
We are committed to conduct excellent research in a motivating and intellectually stimulating environment, and to train our students to become independent and internationally competitive scientists who enjoy research and contribute to society as conscientious citizens.

The aim of the 4yr-PhD thesis will be to investigate the feedback of soil C cycling to climate warming. It will focus on the effect of plant-soil microbe interactions and soil microbial community dynamics on organic matter turnover in soil using both experimental and modelling approaches.

Your future tasks:
Your responsibility will be to write a PhD thesis (scientific papers) and the participation in research projects. Additionally, it is expected that you assist in the supervision of students. Teaching to the extent of the collective agreement provisions is required.

This is part of your profile:

• Master or diploma degree in ecology or a related field
• Practical expertise in at least two of the following fields: ecological modelling, soil microbial ecology, biogeochemistry
• Advanced programming skills in R and Python
• Experience with analytical laboratory techniques of terrestrial ecosystem research, in particular extraction of phospho- and neutral fatty acids from soils and analysis with GC-MS and/or GC-IRMS.
• Strong data analysis skills, experience with analysis of microbiome data
• Experience with microbial co-occurrence analysis would be of advantage
• Background/Experience in the ecology of the mycorrhizal symbiosis would be an asset.
• Very good English skills

Applicants must have the ability to work in an international team, have good communication skills and should be highly motivated and committed to pursuing interdisciplinary research. Excellent English in speaking and writing is mandatory.

What we offer:
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly 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.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3277,30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

It is that easy to apply:

• Motivation letter (1 page maximum)
• CV (including scientific publication and presentation activities, if any)
• Contact details of two possible references
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• Via our  job portal / Apply now –  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Andreas Richter

andreas.richter@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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Data protection​Application deadline: 10/25/2023

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