TU-ID: 164 | 2026 | 04 | 263032
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 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 Chemical Technologies and Analytics, in the Research Unit of Chemical Technologies TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited tp expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: March 2026.
Tasks:
- Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
- Guidance of students
- Research and project activity in the field of synthesis and structural characterization of inorganic compounds with high-entropy sublattices
- Writing a dissertation and publications
- Participation in scientific events
- Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
- Completion of a master or diploma degree in one of these fields: Chemistry, Materials Science
- Experience in the field of inorganic, metallorganic and organometallic synthesis methods
- Ideally, knowledge in structural elucidation by means of diffraction techniques
- Command of English at least on C1-level
- Interest in research in the field and in working with students
- Ability to work in a team, problem-solving skills and innovative ability
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 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 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until February 26th, 2026.
