Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology of Comammox in Vienna

Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an 

Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology of Comammox in Vienna

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your personal sphere of play:

The research team of Prof Kristina Djinovic-Carugo at the University of Vienna seeks an experienced and highly motivated Postdoc in the area of structural biology. In cooperation with the research groups of Michael Wagner and Holger Daims the Djinovic Lab is involved in studies of physiology, structural biology, biochemistry, and ecology of nitrifying microorganisms with focus on complete ammonia oxidizers (comammox organisms). We are a committed team and offer an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories, and a creative working atmosphere. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic Postdoc in the field of structural biology and biochemistry.

This position is limited to a duration of 9 months. Following this, there is an option for employment through a third-party funded project until a maximum of September 30, 2028. 

About the Max Perutz Labs

The Max Perutz Labs are a joint research institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. They were founded in 2005 to deepen the collaboration between the two universities in the field of molecular biosciences. Around 450 scientists from over 40 nations work in 40 research groups at the institute, investigating fundamental questions in molecular and cell biology. State-of-the-art research infrastructure supports their work in basic biomedical research.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in a research project on the structural and biochemical characterization of selected enzymes from comammox and other nitrifying microorganisms
• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies.
• You publish internationally and give lectures.
• You are involved in a research project on the structural and biochemical characterization of selected enzymes from Comammox and other nitrifying microorganisms
• You are willing to be involved in research regarding muscle proteins (Core research area of the Djinovic lab).
• You supervise trainees and students.
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality:

• Doctoral or PhD degree (Biology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or similar)
• Experience working with a plethora of bioinformatics tools dealing with sequence and structure analysis.
• Excellent knowledge and experience in structural biology.
• Didactic competence Experience with course organization, teaching and assignments/homework preparation
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• IT user skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Experience working with international collaboration partners and working on several projects simultaneously 

Additional qualification profile:

Methodological competences: Practical experience in molecular cloning, expression, purification of protein complexes and their biochemical and biophysical characterization. Prior knowledge of crystallography and/or single-particle electron microscopy is an advantage.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. An inspiring research environment embedded in the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Network Medicine at the University of Vienna.

Access to cutting-edge computational resources and clinical datasets

Opportunities to engage in high-impact, translational research projects

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

A vibrant academic community in one of Europe’s most livable cities

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 basic salary of EUR 4.932,90  (14 times a year). 

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kristina Djinovic-Carugo  

kristina.djinovic@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.

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​Application deadline: 01/02/2026 (MM-DD-YYYY)

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