University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research activities in the field of trace gas analysis
• Teaching
• Administration

Your profile:

• Master and PhD degree in Chemistry or Physics. At least 3 years of experience as a postdoc. Extensive experience with spectrometric techniques in trace gas analysis. Experience in the use of GC-MS, GC-IMS and PTR-ToF-MS, ideally with a focus on the analysis of volatile compounds in breath. Experience with spectrometric analysis in the sampling of end-tidal breath and/or volatile compounds. Knowledge in lung computational models for breath research. Proven ability to publish high quality articles in peer-reviewed journals as corresponding author. Experience in writing successful grant and/or funding proposals. Demonstrated skills in statistical analysis, including PCA analysis, multivariate statistics and mathematical and computational modelling.
• Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English (written and spoken). A good command of German is an advantage but not essential. The applicant should be able to work independently, but also be able to support and lead the work of small research teams.

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/CHEM-PHARM-15018

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/post-doc.html

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

The minimum gross salary (stipulated by collective agreement) for this position amounts to € 4.933 per month (14 times)^*.

^*as of 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by stating the code CHEM-PHARM-15018

If you have any questions about the tender, please contact:

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.