The Institute of Animal Nutrition and Functional Plant Compounds at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna is looking for a PostDoc with option for a tenure-track position in accordance with Section 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff
Grade: B1 (A2 following signature of the qualification agreement)
Level of employment: 40 hours weekly (full time)
Length of employment: limited to 6 years (with possibility of a permanent contract after successful completion of the agreement)
Deadline for applications: 15.10.2022
Responsibilities
Performance of independent research projects focusing in the area of feed-microbiome interactions
Own teaching activity in the field of feeds and biotic contaminants in the feed-food chain
Authoring of research publications and acquisition of third-party funding
Mentoring of undergraduate students and PhD students in the field
Participation in research, teaching and administration
Required education, qualifications and experience
Completed studies in veterinary medicine, animal science or related disciplines and doctorate / PhD in the field
Publication activity as first/last author
Experience with (inter-)national research cooperations
Experience in the acquisition of third-party funding
Teaching experience
Willingness to participate in the knowledge transfer in the spirit of the social responsibility of the Vetmeduni
Well-founded knowledge in the area of rumen/gut microbiome, especially in the use of modern NGS and Omics approaches as well as of the related bioinformatics and statistical tools
Experience in developing projects and drafting project proposals
English level B2
Additional desired qualifications and skills
At least 6 month experience at an university/research facility outside the postgraduate host institution
Ability to work independently
An enthusiastic and committed team player
Open to inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary joint working
Excellent communication skills
Postgraduate specialization in the area of nutrition and gut microbiome research
Experience in the use of transcriptome/metatranscriptome approaches is an advantage
German level B1
The Position
The tenure-track position includes the option of negotiating a qualification agreement (QV in accordance with Section 27 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff). The initial contract will be as a postdoctoral assistant with QV option. When the QV is signed, the position will be reclassified as an assistant professorship. When the provisions of the qualification agreement are met, the job holder will be promoted to tenured associate professor.
What we offer
Top university: Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic education and research institutions in veterinary medicine in Europe
Stable employer
Attractive campus
Personal and professional training and development opportunities
Preventive and medical health promotion
Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
Children’s day care and holiday care options
Numerous attractive fringe benefits
Employee events
Minimum salary
The minimum salary for university staff is regulated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff and at the B1 level amounts to EUR 4.061,50 gross (contract with the option of negotiating a qualification agreement). Upon signing the qualification agreement, the salary increases to EUR 4,782.30 gross and when the provisions of the qualification agreement are met it is further increased to EUR 5,175.50 gross. The salaries are stated per month, paid fourteen times per year.
Applications
Please submit your application in English, noting the reference number 2022/0836, by e-mail (preferred) to bewerbungen@vetmeduni.ac.at or by post to the Personnel Department of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinaerplatz 1, 1210 Vienna. Please do not forget to include the reference number or we will be unable to relate your application to the correct vacancy announcement. More information regarding application documents please check at:
https://www.vetmeduni.ac.at/fileadmin/v/z/mitteilungsblatt/stellen/2021_2022/20220816_2a-0836_EN.pdf
Contact for further information
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Qendrim Zebeli
T +43 1 25077-3200
qendrim.zebeli@vetmeduni.ac.at
www.vetmeduni.ac.at/tierernaehrung