TU-ID: 165 | 2025 | 44 | 259366
University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)
40 hours/week | limited to 6 years
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
At the Institute of Materials Chemistry, in the Research Group for Molecular Materials Chemistry TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant post-doc (all genders) limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: December 2025.
Tasks:
- Conduct research in one or more of the following areas: synthesis of MOFs/COFs, structural characterization of materials, catalysis, biomedicinal applications, or optoelectronic/electrochemical sensing
- Prepare and coordinate competitive grant applications
- Maintain a funding calendar, scan the funding landscape, establish and maintain networks with funding agencies and industry partners
- Manage and coordinate research projects, including reporting and communication with funding agencies
- Translate research into compelling narratives for expert and non-expert audiences (web stories, news items, feature articles)Manage the lab’s social media, coordinate website updates, and outreach activities
- Support events, media briefings, and stakeholder engagement related to research dissemination
- Contribute to teaching and supervision of studentsOversee laboratory operations, including equipment maintenance, safety, and resource managementAssist in administrative and organizational duties within the research group and department
Your profile:
- PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Materials Science (or a related field)
- Strong background in one or more areas: synthesis, structural characterization, catalysis, biomedicine, or optoelectronics
- Proven success in scientific writing and proposal preparation; familiarity with funder guidelines (e.g. FWF, DFG, EU/ERC) and industry-oriented schemes (e.g. FFG, CD labs)
- Previous work experience interacting with funding agencies and building/maintaining partnerships with industry
- Portfolio of science writing (e.g., press releases, web features, newsletters, white papers) with clear, audience-tailored messaging
- Experience planning and managing social media for research or academic organizations; comfort with content scheduling and basic analytics/SEO
- Excellent project management, communication, and teamwork skills; ability to liaise with PIs, tech transfer, and media relations
- Experience in teaching and/or supervising students, ideally experience in promoting young scientists
- English language skills at C1 level; German language skills are an advantage
- Desirable: familiarity with CMS tools (e.g., WordPress/Typo3), basic data visualization, and open-science/FAIR practices
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefits)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 4,932.90/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until November 20th, 2025.
