University Assistant postdoctoral, nitrification research group: enrichment and isolation of nitrifying microorganisms
University of Vienna (Universitaet Wien), Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS), Division of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science (DoME)
Who can apply: A PhD in a relevant field, with proven experience developing enrichment strategies for ammonia and nitrite oxidisers, PCR-based methods and fluorescence in situ hybridisation with microscopy, and cultivation and physiological assays of nitrifiers. Hands-on experience with FACS or microdroplet single-cell separation is… What is funded: A full-time (40 hours per week) postdoctoral university assistant contract for three years, starting 1 February 2027, in the nitrification group at CeMESS. Basic salary EUR 5,014.30 gross on a full-time basis, paid 14 times a year, higher if professional experience can be credited. Deadline: 30 October 2026 (printed as 10/30/2026, no time given). Round: Job ID 6271.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Vienna (Universitaet Wien), Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (CeMESS), Division of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science (DoME), official page.
Who can apply
- A PhD in a relevant field, with proven experience developing enrichment strategies for ammonia and nitrite oxidisers, PCR-based methods and fluorescence in situ hybridisation with microscopy, and cultivation and physiological assays of nitrifiers. Hands-on experience with FACS or microdroplet single-cell separation is a plus. The advert states no nationality restriction.
Stage dates
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal with a 1 to 2 page motivation letter, a CV with publication list, university certificates with grades and contact details for two references.30 October 2026
Contract starts 1 February 2027 and runs three years.1 February 2027
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