University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders) 30 hours/week | limited to 4 years - Institute of Materials Chemistry

Job Description:

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 Materials Chemistry, in the Research Group for Molecular Materials Chemistry TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant prae-doc (all genders) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: August 2026.

Tasks:

• Synthesis and modification of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs)
• Structural elucidation of MOFs and COFs and application of methods for material characterization
• Evaluation of optoelectronic properties and testing for photocatalytic applications (e.g., solar hydrogen and ammonia synthesis)
• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks (e.g. synsthesis lab) as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Deepening scientific knowledge
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in one of these fields: Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science
• Advanced knowledge of inorganic, organometallic, and reticular chemistry
• Experience in the synthesis and characterization of organometallic hybrid materials (e.g., MOFs)
• Experience in the evaluation of optoelectronic and photocatalytic material properties
• Knowledge of scientific research methods
• Very good skills in German and English communication and writing (C1)
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability
• Teamcompetences, problem-solving and innovative abilities

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)

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 2nd, 2026.

Contact:

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.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.