Scientific project assistant predoctoral (PhD), Marine Microbial Biogeochemistry: active bacteria in the sea-surface microlayer (FWF project VERA)
University of Vienna (Universitaet Wien), Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, Marine Microbial Biogeochemistry group
Who can apply: A completed Master’s degree or equivalent in marine biology, microbiology, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry or a closely related field by the employment start date. Experience with molecular or microbiological lab methods and fluorescence microscopy, some bioinformatics (for example R and the Linux command… What is funded: A paid predoctoral employment contract of 3.5 years at 30 hours per week, starting 1 February 2027, in the FWF-funded project VERA led by Dr. Thomas Reinthaler, in collaboration with the University of Oldenburg and GEOMAR Kiel. The advert gives the salary as approximately EUR 2,832 gross per month at 2026 rates, paid… Deadline: 20 November 2026 (printed as 11/20/2026, no time given). Round: Job ID 6362.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: University of Vienna (Universitaet Wien), Faculty of Life Sciences, Department of Functional and Evolutionary Ecology, Marine Microbial Biogeochemistry group, official page.
Who can apply
- A completed Master's degree or equivalent in marine biology, microbiology, biological oceanography, biogeochemistry or a closely related field by the employment start date. Experience with molecular or microbiological lab methods and fluorescence microscopy, some bioinformatics (for example R and the Linux command line), excellent English, and willingness to travel to Kiel about 3 days a month in the first year and to join the 2028 research cruise. The advert states no nationality restriction.
Stage dates
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal (Apply now button) with a 1 to 2 page motivation letter ending in a short AI-use statement, a tabular CV of no more than 3 pages, a copy of the Master's thesis and contact details for two referees.20 November 2026
Contract starts 1 February 2027 and runs 3.5 years.1 February 2027
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