Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universität Wien
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biological engineeringBiological sciences » Other
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 30
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
Job description:
At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an
University assistant predoctoral
91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science
Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 1360
TER, the Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research, Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science, is looking for a highly motivated PhD student interested to work at the interface between ecological modelling, soil microbial ecology, and biogeochemistry.
Requirements
Your personal sphere of influence:
We are committed to conduct excellent research in a motivating and intellectually stimulating environment, and to train our students to become independent and internationally competitive scientists who enjoy research and contribute to society as conscientious citizens.
The aim of the 4yr-PhD thesis will be to investigate the feedback of soil C cycling to climate warming. It will focus on the effect of plant-soil microbe interactions and soil microbial community dynamics on organic matter turnover in soil using both experimental and modelling approaches.
Your future tasks:
Your responsibility will be to write a PhD thesis (scientific papers) and the participation in research projects. Additionally, it is expected that you assist in the supervision of students. Teaching to the extent of the collective agreement provisions is required.
This is part of your profile:
- Master or diploma degree in ecology or a related field
- Practical expertise in at least two of the following fields: ecological modelling, soil microbial ecology, biogeochemistry
- Advanced programming skills in R and Python
- Experience with analytical laboratory techniques of terrestrial ecosystem research, in particular extraction of phospho- and neutral fatty acids from soils and analysis with GC-MS and/or GC-IRMS.
- Strong data analysis skills, experience with analysis of microbiome data
- Experience with microbial co-occurrence analysis would be of advantage
- Background/Experience in the ecology of the mycorrhizal symbiosis would be an asset.
- Very good English skills
Applicants must have the ability to work in an international team, have good communication skills and should be highly motivated and committed to pursuing interdisciplinary research. Excellent English in speaking and writing is mandatory.
Additional Information
What we offer:
Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
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 in the center of beautiful Vienna 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 3277,30 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.
Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!
The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Universität Wien
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Wien
- Postal Code
- 1010
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- City
- Wien
- Website
- Street
- Universitätsring 1
- Postal Code
- 1010