Senior Scientist (all genders) 40 hours/week | indefinite-term

Job Description:

TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

In the Service Group for Center for Labelling and Isotope Production (CLIP) TU Wien is offering a position as senior scientist (all genders) for 40 hours/week. Expected start: June 2026.

Tasks

• Independent research work in radiochemistry, specifically in actinide-, organometal- and separation chemistry
• Participation in current research at the Center for Labelling and Isotope Production
• Implementation and supervision of chemical syntheses and analyses, including assement of potential dangers in the work with toxic or reactive substances
• Communication with competent authorities, including the implementation of resulting legal requirements in cooperation with reactor operations and radiation protection
• Independent teaching of courses and holding of examinations as well as supervision of students
• The ability to develop methods, concepts, as well as their realization and evaluation and the willingness to manage projects or working groups

Your profile:

• Completion of an appropriate doctorate in the field of chemistry or physics or equivalent university studies at home or abroad
• Knowledge of scientific work as well as excellent specialist knowledge in radiochemistry and in-depth knowledge of the subject area
• Knowledge in anorganic and radioanalytic chemistry are a crucial advantage
• Experience in sample preparation and handling for the production of reactor isotopes are advantageous
• Broad and international experience in one of the central scientific topics as well as in the application and implementation of third-party funding projects are considered to be an advantage
• Interdisciplinary work
• Experience in teaching and publication activities as well as interest and pleasure in research and work/support with students
• Organisational and analytical skills as well as a structured way of working
• Excellent knowledge of German (language of instruction), very good knowledge of English
• Team competences

We offer

• Extensive instruction in radiation protection and work with open radioactive substances
• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• Hybrid working style with up to 60% teleworking option
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits)
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 5,014.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until June 11th, 2026.

Contact:

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.