University Assistant Prae Doc

Our group covers different topics in theoretical chemistry, from the use of advanced electronic structure methods to the development of dynamical approaches to study photochemical reactions, also including machine learning.

The group is part of the Cluster of Excellence “MECS- Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage” and the Sonderforschungsbereich TRR234 “CataLight- Light-driven Molecular Catalysts in Hierarchically Structured Materials”, benefiting from many experimental and theoretical collaborations.

Your personal sphere of play:

The position is at the Institute of Theoretical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry.

You will develop excited-state dynamics methods to improve quantum mechanical effects in trajectory-based simulations.

The new method will be applied to systems including light atoms, for example hydrogen and proton transfer reactions.

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.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• s
You will carry out independent computational work, including method development, data analysis and preparation of results for publication
• .
You are expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months
• .
You engage in teaching (independently and/or in a team) within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
• .
You may occasionally be involved in the organization of meetings, conferences and symposiums
• .
You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration
• .

This is part of your personality:

• d
Good knowledge of theoretical chemistry, especially on one or more of the following topics: development of electronic structure theory or non-adiabatic dynamics methods
• .
Hands-on experience with scientific computing and programming skill
• s
Good command of written and spoken English and German
• .

What we offer:

• Fully funded PhD project: We offer an attractive research project at the cutting-edge of the research field for your PhD thesis.
• 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.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: 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. The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis; 75% for a 30-hour position) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in our team!

It is that easy to apply:

• n
With your Academic curriculum vita
• e
With a List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available
• )
Degree certificate
• s
Contact details of 3 persons who could provide recommendation letter
• s
Via our job portal/
• Apply now - button