About the opportunity
As a Core Facility at the University of Vienna, we enable the cooperative use of large-scale research equipment through our scientific and technical-methodological expertise to make excellent research even better and more visible. We are looking for reinforcement for the project support of international students and scientists in light, fluorescence, and confocal microscopy. The Imaging Facility plans to expand its service portfolio from the current eight instruments and extend it to include experimental planning and image analysis. You will be part of a team working across the entire spectrum of biological systems to find the best imaging solutions.
Salary and benefits
- Work-Life-Balance: flexible, employee-friendly working hours with the possibility of working remotely upon agreement.
- Inspiring working atmosphere: part of a dedicated team with a varied, responsible area of activity in an appreciative working environment.
- Good public transport connections: easily reachable by bicycle or public transport.
- Internal further education: continuous opportunity to deepen skills through an extensive, free range of offers.
- Fair salary: basic gross salary of EUR 3,131.30 per month (based on full-time, 14 times a year, prorated for 30 hours), which increases if previous professional experience can be credited.
Who can apply?
- Several semesters of study in life sciences or related fields, ideally with a focus on botany.
- Previous professional or project experience in light, fluorescence, or confocal microscopy. Projects or working hours in a scientific core facility environment are a plus.
- Desire to expand initial teaching or training experience.
- Reliability and social competence as a team player with a pronounced service orientation.
- Very good written and oral expression in both German and English.
Required documents
- Curriculum vitae
- Short motivation letter
- Degree certificates of your qualifications (e.g., Matura, university degree, etc.)
When to apply
- Application deadline: 25.09.2026
- Position starts: 01.11.2026
- Initial fixed-term contract until: 31.10.2028
How to apply
- Prepare your CV, short motivation letter, and qualification certificates.
- Submit your application through the university's job portal using the 'Jetzt Bewerben' (Apply Now) button.
Additional information
- Job ID: 6154
- Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences
- Extent of employment: 30.00 hours per week
- Classification KV: §54 VwGr. IIIb
- The position is initially limited to two years, with the option of extension and partial permanent employment.
- For content-related questions, contact Katy Schmidt at katy.schmidt@univie.ac.at
- The University of Vienna pursues an antidiscriminatory employment policy and attaches importance to equal opportunities, women's promotion, and diversity.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Candidates with several semesters of study in life sciences or related fields, particularly with a focus on botany.
- Individuals possessing previous professional or project experience in light, fluorescence, or confocal microscopy.
- Professionals who enjoy supporting international students and scientists and want to expand their teaching or training experience.
- Bilingual candidates with very good written and oral expression in both German and English.
What should you think carefully about?
- The employment is structured as a part-time position at 30 hours per week.
- The role is initially limited to a fixed two-year term ending on October 31, 2028, though an extension and partial permanent employment are possible.
- Relocation to Vienna, Austria, or commuting distance is necessary, though flexible working hours and remote work are possible upon agreement.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position fits well into a professional plan focused on gaining hands-on expertise within a scientific core facility at a major research university. By working with an expanding portfolio of confocal and fluorescence instruments and assisting researchers with experimental planning and image analysis, you can significantly deepen your technical methodology and collaborative skills in an academic setting.
Our take
Life sciences professionals and technicians with a background in advanced microscopy who are seeking a well-defined, paid role in Vienna should seriously consider applying. Those looking for immediate permanent employment or full-time hours may find the initial two-year, 30-hour structure less ideal.
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