奥地利维也纳大学化学系招收博士后

At the University of Vienna (15 faculties, 3 centres, about 188 fields of study, approx. 9.400 members of staff, more than 90.000 students) the position of a

University Assistant (post doc) at the Department of Physical Chemistry

is vacant.

Identification number of advertisement: 3321

The Department of Physical Chemistry, Research Group Material Chemistry, Prof. Alexander Bismarck, Faculty of Chemistry is currently seeking a outstanding scientist (“postdoc”) – Habilitation might be possible – in the field of renewable hierarchical composites made completely from biological sources.

Degree of Employment: 40 hours/week
Occupation group in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
On top of this relevant chargeable work experience determines the assessment to a particular salary grade.

Areas of work:
The candidate will participate in all research activities of the group, delivering excellent research on topics in the field of renewable hierarchical composites made completely from biological sources.
Fully biodegradable composites with much improved overall performance, durability and functionality are expected. Furthermore, the candidate will be involved in the supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate (Master and PhD) students and is expected to hold classes due to the extent regulations of the wage agreement.

Profile:
The successful candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Materials, Bioengineering or Materials Science and at least 4 years of research and/or developing experience in the field of bio-based materials and a strong research/technical background in the field of cellulose materials, bioprocess design and natural fibre reinforced polymers.

excellent publication track record, presentation, supervision and teaching skills and experience in raising research funding or relevant industrial experience, teamwork and leadership skills

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be sent via Job Center to the University of Vienna (http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 12.09.2012 and be referenced to the identification number 3321.

For further information please contact Weber, Claudia +43-1-4277-52402, Bismarck, Alexander .

The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.

Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Identification number of advertisement: 3321
E-Mail: jobcenter@univie.ac.at