University Assistant postdoctoral

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 

University Assistant postdoctoral

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:

We invite postdoctoral applications for a University Assistent position in the research group Bioinformatics and Computational Biology headed by Ivo Hofacker. Our team works on the development of algorithms and methods for problems in Computational Chemistry, Systems
Chemistry, and Computational Biology, with a special focus on RNA structure and bioinformatics.

This position will focus on the development of methods and algorithms for the comparative analysis of metabolic networks.

Your future tasks:

We are seeking an ambitious, early-career researcher passionate about the emergence and evolution of metabolism. As part of our team, you will participate in research, teaching & administration. Specifically you will:

• Develop an independent research profile that complements the group’s activities.
• Share your research through publications in top-tier journals and presentations at leading conferences.
• Contribute to grant applications and secure third-party funding.
• Contribute to the Department's teaching activities. You will hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. 
• Participate in collaborative projects with groups working in microbial communities and microbial ecology.
• Supervise the research conducted by master's and doctoral students.

This is part of your personality:

We are looking for someone with:

Minimum Requirements

•  PhD/Doctorate in bioinformatics, computer science, natural sciences, or related disciplines
• Strong programming skills (preferably Python and C/C++)
• Expertise in bioinformatics of networks
• Proven ability to publish in leading international journals
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Desirable Expertise

• Experience in design, implementation, and usage of bioinformatics algorithms.
• Experience with modeling approaches for metabolic metabolism and microbial communities.
• Familiarity with recent developments in metagenomics analysis and metabolic network reconstruction.
• Experience in microbial metabolism.

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.

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 basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 5 years / 60 months increases if we can credit professional experience.

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

It is that easy to apply:

Please submit the following documents:

• Letter of Motivation: Explain your interest in the position and relevant experience.
• Academic CV: Include a list of publications, courses taught, and talks given.
• Research Interests: Describe your research interests and future research agenda.
• References: Provide contact details of individuals who can provide letters of reference.
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button.

If you are passionate about the evolution of microbial metabolism and bioinformatics of networks and eager to make significant contributions to the field, we encourage you to apply and join our innovative research team.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Ivo Hofacker  

ivo.hofacker@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: 09/14/2025 

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