TU-ID: 166 | 2026 | 17 | 266789
University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)
30 hours/week | limited to 4 years
At the Institute of Chemical, Environmental and Bioscience Engineering, in the Research Group for Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in the field of research: Efficient catalytic transformation of renewable resources into chemicals under supervision of Assistant Prof. Dr. Irina Delidovich TU Wien is offeing a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders). The position is limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: October 2026.
Tasks:
- Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
- Supervision of students
- Research and project activity: Synthesis and characterization of catalysts; performance of catalytic and mechanistic studies
- Improvement and maintenance of experimental setups
- Writing a dissertation and publications
- Participation in scientific events
- Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks
- Contribution to the activities of the research group
Your profile:
- Completed diploma or master’s degree in one of the following fields: chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related discipline
- Careful and responsible working style in an experimental setting
- Laboratory experience in catalysis, chemo-catalytic biomass conversion, analytical methods such as HPLC or NMR, as well as synthesis, is an advantage
- Strong ability to work in a team and enthusiasm for collaborating in an international research group
- Structured, reliable, and independent working style, as well as willingness to familiarize oneself with new topics and methods
- Interest in teaching activities
- Good command of English and German (at least B2 level)
We offer:
- Continuing personal and professional education and flexible working hours
- 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)
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 July 23rd, 2026.
