Assistant Professorship (all genders) - Tenure Track In-situ analytics of materials

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 Chemical Technologies and Analytics, in the Research Group for Solid State Ionics TU Wien is offering the following tenure track position for 40 hours/week. Expected start: June 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 with the Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics. Duties include research and teaching duties in the field of chemically oriented materials science. The focus of research should be on the usage of surface-analytical methods (e.g. XPS, AES) for investigating chemical processes in and on inorganic materials, with emphasis on materials for (electro-)chemical energy conversion and storage technologies. Intensive participation in the activities of the FWF-Cluster-of-Excellence (COE) „Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage“ (MECS) is aimed at.

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Research:

• In-situ and operando investigations of chemical processes in/on inorganic materials with emphasis on the investigation of processes being relevant for energy conversion and energy storage technologies
• Further development of measurement techniques and experimental approaches for such investigations, particularly for XPS und AES-based measurements 
• Dissemination of research results; organization of outreach activities as well as of scientific meetings/symposia
• Administrative and operative tasks in the research division and faculty 

 Teaching:

•  It is expected to teach both lectures and laboratory exercises (or parts of them) in physical chemistry, electrochemistry and materials science. It should be noted that at TU Wien, Bachelor teaching is currently done in German and appropriate language skills are required

Your profile:

• A complete domestic or equivalent foreign university education with a doctorate in Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher abroad
• Excellent German and English language skills
• Extensive experience in surface analytical measurements, particularly in the development and conduction of XPS measurements on inorganic materials with emphasis on in-situ/operando studies 
• Excellent knowledge in materials properties for (electro-) chemical energy conversion and storage
• Outstanding achievements and potential in research, demonstrated by an excellent publication record and international reputation, including lecture and presentation record
• Experience in the conception, implementation and management of research projects (acquisition of competitively awarded third-party funds)
• Relevant teaching experience in academic teaching within the field of physical chemistry and materials science, proven experience in (co-) supervision of academic theses, ideally experience in the junior staff development with respect to the Career Advancement Plan for Women at TU Wien
• Willingness to lead a research group as well as to take on leadership roles within the organizational structure; organizational aptitude and ability to work in a team as well as excellent communication 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 2nd, 2024.Applications (in English) should include at least:

• Curriculum vitae
• Motivation letter
• List of scientific achievements
• List of experience and activities in academic teaching and supervision of young scientists
• Concept for future plans in research and teaching and contributions to the scientific profile of the faculty and university
• Certificates of doctoral and diploma degrees (copies) (upload it under the category: +add more documents)
• Proof of the acquisition of third-party funds (upload it under the category: +add more documents)
• Two rough concepts for project ideas (approx. 2 pages each), which substantiate and document further plans and potential with regard to competitive third-party funding (upload it under the category: +add more documents)

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.