TU-ID: 166 | 2026 | 11 | 265060
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, Environmental and Bioscience Engineering, in the Research Group for Catalysis Design and Reaction Engineering TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: May 2026.
Tasks:
- Research on heterogeneous catalysts for sustainable production of fuels and chemicals, with emphasis on electrification strategies for catalytic reactors
- Characterization of catalytic materials
- Performing kinetic studies in lab scale test reactors and derivation of reaction mechanisms
- Experiment planning and data evaluation
- Participation and handling of courses in English and German
- Supervision of interns, BSc and MSc students
- Creation of scientific publications and presentations
- Writing of a PhD dissertation
Your profile:
- Relevant, completed diploma or master’s degree in chemical engineering, technical chemistry or physicalchemistry (focus on catalysis) or an equivalent university degree in Austria or abroad.
- Laboratory experience in the field of reaction kinetics, synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials
- Experience with IR spectroscopy and gas analysis through gas chromatography
- Willingness to support interns, BSc and MSc students.
- Excellent command of English in speaking and writing
- Good command of German or at least willingness to acquire sufficient command of German to perform laband teaching duties
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 April 9th, 2026.
