Senior Scientist – NMR Centre, Faculty of Chemistry
University of Vienna, Faculty of Chemistry, NMR Centre, Institute of Organic Chemistry
The Faculty of Chemistry is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Scientist to oversee the advanced NMR core facility and actively contribute to research and teaching activities in organic and molecular chemistry. This one‑year fixed‑term contract offers the opportunity for subsequent permanent employment.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the daily operations of the NMR core facility, managing personnel, scheduling, and budget.
* Maintain and develop relations with internal and external users, providing scientific guidance and fostering collaborations, particularly within the Institute of Organic Chemistry.
* Maintain, develop, and troubleshoot high‑end NMR spectrometers (400–700 MHz, solution‑ and solid‑state NMR, EPR, Prodigy and He‑Cryo units) to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
* Develop and optimize pulse programs and parameter sets for organochemical, biochemical, and materials applications; support implementation of full automation workflows.
* Maintain and troubleshoot the associated IT infrastructure (Linux and Windows systems) and gas/cryogenic systems (He recovery, gas and liquid gas supply for the NMR Centre and Faculty).
* Contribute to teaching activities within the Faculty of Chemistry, focusing on NMR spectroscopy and supervising teaching events at bachelor’s and master’s levels.
* Manage budgets, monitor facility usage, and maintain web‑based facility management software to ensure efficient operation.
* Stay abreast of advances in magnetic resonance and implement best practices to support evolving research needs.
* Contribute to administrative tasks related to research, teaching, and institutional development within both the Institute of Organic Chemistry and the Faculty’s NMR Core Facility.
Qualifications
* Ph.D. or equivalent experience in chemistry or a related field.
* Extensive hands‑on experience with NMR, EPR, DNP spectrometers and related techniques.
* Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to troubleshoot instrumentation.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills, capable of collaborating with diverse research groups.
* Excellent knowledge of German and English (C1).
* Team player with high social/communicative skills.
What We Offer
* Work‑life balance: flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part‑time work (upon agreement).
* Inspiring working atmosphere: a healthy and fair environment within an international academic team.
* Good public transport connections: Vienna’s central location is easily accessible.
* Internal further training & coaching: over 600 free courses available on demand.
* Fixed‑term contract with fair salary: basic salary of EUR 4,932.90 (14 times a year for senior scientists post‑doctoral); increase based on professional experience.
* Equal opportunities for all; we encourage qualified women to apply, with preference given to female candidates given equal qualifications.
Application Process
* Provide a scientific curriculum vitae.
* Include a letter of intent.
* Detail your NMR know‑how and list your publications.
* Summarise research interests (max. 1 p.).
* Doctoral degree evidence.
* Contact details of reference persons.
* Submit via the University of Vienna job portal / “Apply now” button.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Vienna has an anti‑discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
Application deadline: 12/16/2025.
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