University assistant predoctoral

More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!
 

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Organic Synthesis Group of Prof. Maulide in the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna is currently seeking a PhD student with research experience in organic chemistry and natural product synthesis for 4 years temporary employment relationship. 

Our Team currently consists of 10 post docs, 13 prae docs, 2 senior scientists and administrative colleagues.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Studies on the stereoselective preparation of organic compounds. Special emphasis on the development of new synthetic reactions and reaction sequences, with a focus on the synthesis of complex, macrocyclic natural products, the chemistry of cyclobutenes and their derivatives, the synthesis of molecule fragments suitable for bioconjugation, transition metal catalysed cross coupling reactions and mulitstep syntheses.   
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You teach within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Completed Master's degree or Diploma, in the field of Chemistry with profound knowledge and practical experience in the field of Organic Synthesis.
• Ability to work independendly in the field of organic synthesis, including working under inert atmosphere.
• Experience with the chemistry macrocyclic organic compounds, as well as the functionalisation of cyclobutene derivatives through transition metal catalysed cross coupling reactions is required, as is experience with multistep synthesis of natural products or fragments thereof.  
• Extensive experience with the synthesis of molecules for bioconjugation and with electrocyclic ring-opening reactions, as well as stereoselctive alkylation and aldol reactions. 
• Experience with the chemistry of reactive carbocationic intermediates and their selective transformation into functionalised products, as well as experience with radiochemical methods and the spectroscopic analysis of mixtures of organic molecules is advantageous. 
• Basic experience in academic writing and with research methods.
• Excellent command of wirtten and spoken English.
• IT user sikills: e.g. Microsoft Office, ChemOffice
• You should be a team player with high social skills

What we offer:

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 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 3.578,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declation. 

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

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your letter of motivation incl. research interest
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• List of publications
• evidence of teaching experience (if available)
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button