Senior Scientist

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Your personal sphere of play:

The Institute of Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry announces a replacement position for a senior scientist on the topic of developing chemical tools for investigating microbial interactions at the research group Microbial Biochemistry, Böttcher Lab. The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence. An extension beyond this period is considered depending on availability.

Your future tasks:

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

• Design and synthesis of microbial natural products
• Supporting diverse projects in chemical biology
• Planning of complex multistep organic syntheses of biologically active compounds
• Target identification and/or natural product isolation and inhibitor discovery
• Presentation of research reports, manuscripts for publications and oral presentations
• Holding courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• Supervision and training of students and staff members
• Support with administrative tasks, teaching and grant applications

This is part of your personality:

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in chemistry, life sciences, or biochemistry
• Outstanding dissertation
• Research competence and initiative proven through international publications in peer-relevant media
• Experience in research management and in leading project staff
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• Excellent skills in synthetic chemistry
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1)
• Team player and high social/communicative skills
• Very good organizational skills
• Precision and diligence in laboratory work
• Highest level of motivation

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible 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.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) for a period of 2,3 months increases, if we can credit professional experience.

Contract: The position is to be filled for the duration of an employee's absence. An extension beyond this period is considered depending on availability.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your letter of motivation including a summary of your research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of two persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button