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University Assistant postdoctoral
91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours: 40.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 07/31/2027
Job ID: 4377
The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 23 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Polz lab is looking for a postdoc to study bacterial predation.
The position is vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff, but no longer than 31.07.2027.
Your personal sphere of influence:
The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere. The PostDoc will be part of the Polz group. The goal is to characterize the diversity of bacterial predators in the coastal ocean and how they interact with their prey at the molecular level.
Your future tasks:
The aims of the project are to isolate and characterize the diversity of predators, to determine varying efficiency and specificity of predatory interactions, and to characterize susceptibility and resistance factors in the prey. The candidate is expected to drive the research project but also to actively participate in teaching and administration. This includes involvement in research projects/research studies, international publications, and presentations at seminars, workshops and conferences. The supervision of students and teaching as regulated by the collective agreement is expected.
This is part of your profile:
Successful candidates should have a doctoral degree in any field of biology, and should possess considerable mathematical abilities as well as laboratory experience in microbiology with at least some experience in microbial growth. A publication record in international peer-reviewed journals documenting these skills is expected. Good communication skills in English (written and spoken) are mandatory. The ability to work in a team is essential.
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 4,932,90 (14 times a year, on full time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!
It is that easy to apply:
Please submit the following documents through our job portal ("Apply now" button):
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If you have any questions, please contact:
Martin F. Polz
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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Application deadline: 07/31/2025
