Scientific Staff (prae doc) at the Department of Neurobiology

The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.600 members of staff, about 92.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.04.2019 of a


Reference number: 9393

We are an international, highly interactive research team looking for support in the analysis of brain development using the genetic model system Drosophila. We can offer flexible working hours in a scientifically creative atmosphere with a competitive starting salary. The appointment will include teaching obligations according to the University contract ("Kollektiv-Vertrag").



Duration of employment: 4 year/s

Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Job Description:
Participation in research, teaching and administration: - Participation in research projects / research studies - Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations - We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months. - Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement - Supervision of students - Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums - Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration.



Profile:
At least one year of professional research experience - strong knowledge in Drosophila genetics - excellent skills to communicate both orally and in writing - excellent command of written and spoken English - IT user skills - experience to work in a team project

Desirable qualifications are - Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning - Knowledge of university processes and structures - Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal - Curriculum vitae - List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available) - Degree certificates


Research fields:

Main research field	Special research fields	Importance
Biology	Molecular biology	MUST

Education:

Educational institution	Educational level	Special subject	Importance
University	Biology, Botany, Zoology	Molecular biology	MUST

Languages:

Language	Language level	Importance
English	Good knowledge	MUST

Computer-Skills:

Type of computer skills	Specified computer skills	Importance
Basic Knowledge	Internet knowledge	MUST

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna ( http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 21.03.2019, mentioning reference number 9393.

For further information please contact Wieser, Maria +43-1-4277-56501.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

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Reference number: 9393
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