30 hours/week | limited to 4 yearsTU 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 Science and Technology, in the Research Group for Thin Film Materials Science TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: January 2026.Tasks:
Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
Cooperation and guidance of students
Research and project activity
Writing a dissertation and publications
Participation in scientific events
Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks
Your profile:
Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in a suitable field like mechanical engineering, materials science, technical physics, technical chemistry
Skillful and responsible in experimental work
Experience in the following scientific fields: Materials science and surface technology, in particular with the development of coating materials using physical vapor deposition. Additional basic knowledge in the areas of characterization of thin films using high-resolution and analytical methods is desirable
Very good skills in German and English communication and writing
Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability
We offer:
A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
Hybrid working style with up to 20% teleworking option
A range of attractive social benefits (see
) * Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
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.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 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.We look forward to receiving your application until October 2nd, 2025.
