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.
At the Institute of Materials Chemistry, TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position for 40 hours/week. Expected start: 02.09.2024. The position is initially limited to a period of six years, but the candidate and TU Wien can agree upon a tenure evaluation, which when positive, opens the possibility to change the position to Associate Professor with an unlimited contract. The tenure-track position is affiliated to the Institute of Materials Chemistry, Physical Chemistry Division. Duties include research and teaching in the field of microkinetic modelling and computational chemistry. The focus of research should be on the description and kinetic analysis of catalytic reactions, based on simulations as well as experimental operando studies.
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Research:
- Modelling of catalytic reactions at nanoparticles, thin films, extended metal surfaces, alloys, complex oxides (and their combination).
- Close involvement in experimental measurements, especially synchrotron beamtimes.
- Development of microkinetic models for the improved interpretation and verification of operando measurements.
- Timely modelling of reaction mechanisms to enable knowledge-based optimization of catalysts
- Support catalyst development by developing predictive models
- Materials discovery for energy applications
- Dissemination of research results; organisation of scientific meetings/symposia as well as outreach activities
- Administration: Participation in university self-government
Teaching:
- Evaluated academic teaching experience
- Covering of parts of the chemistry lectures in the Bachelor curriculum of technical chemistry as well as lab courses
- Covering of all classes and lab courses in Physical Chemistry/ Materials Chemistry of the Master in Technical Chemistry. It should be noted that at TU Vienna, Bachelor teaching is currently done in German and appropriate language skills are required
- Involvement in the basic and research-driven classes as well as experience in the guidance of Bachelor, Master, and PhD students
- Willingness to collaborate with other groups at TU Vienna in research and teaching requirements as well as in the acquisition of funding
Your profile:
- A complete domestic or equivalent foreign university education with a doctorate in Chemistry or Technical Chemistry and experience as a postdoctoral researcher in Technical Chemistry or Chemistry
- Proven expertise in simulating reactions based on kinetic modelling based on predicted catalytic mechanisms
- Proven expertise in the microkinetic modelling of catalyzed reactions, in basic research as well as in applied research. Competence in the conceptualization and development of projects that harness advantages of the combination experiment and simulation
- Track record of acquiring external funding in a competitive field and successful project management
- Scientific research experience in a foreign country (preferably at postdoc level or higher)
- Outstanding achievements and potential in research, excellent publication record, and international reputation (lecture and presentation record, national and international research collaborations). Scientific publication activity in the international literature on the required research topics (see above, first or leading authorship in at least 10 original papers)
- Experience in academic teaching and supervising or co-supervising of academic theses, ideally experience in mentoring of young (female) scientists
- Willingness to lead a research group as well as to take on leadership roles within the organisational structure; organisational aptitude and ability to work in a team as well as excellent communication skills
- Relevant teaching experience in academic teaching in lectures and laboratory exercises, organisation and management of courses (e.g. laboratory exercises), proven experience in (co-) supervision of academic theses
- Excellent German and English language skills
We offer:
- A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
- Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
- A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
- Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
- Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
The employment starts as University Assistant with a minimum salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross (14 x per year) according to the collective bargaining agreement for a PostDoc. After signing the qualification agreement, the employment continues as Assistant Professor with a minimum salary of EUR 5,595.60 gross (14 x per year). We look forward to receiving your application until May 02nd, 2024
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.