University assistant predoctoral(m/w/x)

## University assistant predoctoral 91 Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science Job vacancy starting: 11/03/2025 | Working hours:  30,00  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited contract until: Job ID: **4511** ## The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science was founded in 2019 and is comprised of 15 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science at the Centre assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere. ## ## Your personal sphere of influence: We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic PhD student in the field of host-microbe interactions. The PhD project will investigate chlamydial symbionts in protists and will involve protist cultivation and infection experiments, advanced fluorescence microscopy methods, genomics and transcriptomics approaches, and bioinformatics analyses. The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. ## ## Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching and administration. This includes: + Involvement in a research project on chlamydial symbionts in protists + Publications and presentations + Involvement in project applications for third-party funding + Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement + Supervision of trainees and students We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within the first year of employment. ## ## This is part of your personality: * Diploma or master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, or equivalent qualification * Excellent command of written and spoken English * High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing * Excellent team-working ability * Experience with working on microbial symbioses, as well as practical experience with bacterial, protist and/or cell culture, fluorescence in situ hybridization, fluorescence microscopy, and bioinformatics are preferred. In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have very good communication and organizational skills. ## ## What we offer: **Work-life balance:** Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. **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 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 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. **Equal opportunities for all:** We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! ## ## If you have any questions, please contact: Nadja Holzleitner vds-mes.cemess@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. ## University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. **​Application deadline:** 08/29/2025 Prae Doc