Senior Scientist

Senior Scientist

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. The Faculty of Chemistry is looking for a Senior Scientist.

52 Faculty of Chemistry

Job vacancy starting: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 20.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Job ID: 6025

Your personal sphere of play:

The Institute of Inorganic Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry invites applications for the position of Senior Scientist in Environmental Bioinorganic Chemistry (20h). The multidisciplinary team seeks a talented, highly motivated scientist to pursue environmentally related research with a primary focus on bioinorganic chemistry. Relevant scientific interests may be at the interface with (eco)toxicology, microbiology, marine biology, environmental remediation, and related areas.

The position is initially limited to 4 years, with the possibility of permanent employment by mutual agreement following a positive evaluation.

If you are seeking full-time employment, please consider also applying concurrently for job posting 6026.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• Development and operation of an original research program focused on environmental aspects of bioinorganic chemistry.
• Collaboration with team members to strengthen the research mission of the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry.
• Supervision of students at all levels through scientific guidance, regular feedback, and structured mentoring.
• Teaching lectures on topics including environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology and sustainability.
• Preparation and submission of research grant applications and acquisition of third-party funding.
• Publication of scientific findings in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and presentation of results at national and international scientific conferences.
• Participation in teaching activities, including teaching courses independently or in teams, within the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Participation in administrative tasks related to research, project coordination, teaching, and mentoring activities within the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in chemistry or closely related field.
• Postdoctoral research experience in an internationally visible academic research environment.
• Demonstrated excellence and strong publication record in research areas relevant to environmental bioinorganic chemistry.
• Clear scientific interest in developing new research directions is required, and experience in the acquisition of third-party funding for academic research is preferred.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research, combined with a strong willingness to integrate into an established research team.
• Teaching expertise and lecturing experience on topics like environmental chemistry, ecotoxicology, and sustainability.
• Excellent communication skills in English are required, and basic knowledge of German is desired.
• Strong organizational and mentoring skills.
• High level of commitment, reliability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an academic environment.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work upon agreement.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training and coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis with over 600 free courses.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary for 40 hours/week is EUR 5.014,30, 14 times a year, and increases if professional experience can be credited. This is a 20-hour position.

It is that easy to apply:

• Scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
• List of publications
• Summary of research interests, max. 1 page
• Doctoral degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via the job portal using the Apply now button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Elisa Tomat

elisa.tomat@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 18.09.2026