Senior Scientist Universität Wien

Job description:

The University of Vienna has been ranked among the Top 100 Universities in the World by Times Higher Education (THE). We strive to create a harmony of contrasts, creating new possibilities and ideas. Let us shape the future together and make a real difference to society. We are looking for a

Senior Scientist

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

About the Max Perutz Labs
The Max Perutz Labs are a research institute established by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna to provide an environment for excellent, internationally recognized research and education in the field of Molecular Biology. Dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. The Max Perutz Labs (www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at) are located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s hotspots for the Life Sciences, and host to around 50 research groups, involving more than 450 scientists and staff from 40 nations.

Your personal sphere of play:

As the sucessful candidate, you will join the Diz-Muñoz Lab,and will contribute to research at the interface of cell biology and biophysics, while supporting the development, coordination, and communication of the laboratory’s scientific activities. The position combines independent scientific contributions with scientific writing, grant development, project reporting, and the coordination of research-related activities.

The vacant position is to be filled for a period of one year with the option to extend into a permanent position.

Your future tasks:

•    Contribute to the preparation, development, and submission of grant proposals, including the development of scientific aims, work plans, timelines, resource requirements, and budgets.
•    Coordinate grant-related reporting, including scientific progress reports, financial information, and other deliverables required by funding bodies.
•    Support the preparation and development of scientific manuscripts, from structuring the scientific narrative and developing figures to coordinating revisions, checking journal-specific requirements, and managing submission deadlines.
•    Assist in the preparation of abstracts, presentations, and other scientific communications, and support early-career researchers in developing clear, effective scientific writing.
•    Support budget planning, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting for research projects, in coordination with the principal investigator and relevant institutional administrative units.
•    Coordinate research projects and related activities, including monitoring milestones and deadlines, consolidating contributions from collaborators, and ensuring the timely completion of project deliverables.
•    Provide hands-on scientific and practical support to laboratory members, drawing on knowledge of cell biology and experimental research to help address day-to-day research challenges.

This is part of your personality:

•    Doctoral degree (PhD) in biophysics, biology, or a related discipline.
•    Extensive experience and track record in mechanobiology.
•    Strong scientific background and the ability to understand, critically evaluate, and communicate research across relevant areas of cell biology and biophysics.
•    Proven experience in scientific writing and editing skills, including experience preparing scientific manuscripts, figures, grant applications, and research reports.
•    Proven ability to obtain research funding.
•    Ability to structure complex scientific information into clear, coherent, and persuasive written documents for different audiences.
•    Experience contributing to scientific reporting, or the coordination of funded research projects.
•    Proven experience with research budgeting, resource planning, and the financial and reporting requirements associated with externally funded research.
•    Ability to work independently, prioritize competing tasks, and reliably manage multiple projects, deliverables, and deadlines.
•    Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with scientists at different career stages and to support junior researchers in developing their scientific writing and presentation skills.
•    Willingness and ability to contribute directly to scientific research and provide practical support to laboratory members when needed.
•    Excellent written and spoken English.
•    Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary research environment.
We are particularly interested in candidates who combine a strong scientific background with excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between scientific research, the development and communication of research proposals and findings, and the practical coordination of research activities. Experience in grant development and reporting, manuscript preparation, and research budgeting is highly desirable.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5,079.50 (14 times a year on full time basis) increases, if we can credit professional experience.

Get off to a great start in your new job: the  Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button

For any content-related questions, please contact:

Gijs Versteeg  

gijs.versteeg@univie.ac.at

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 11/21/2026 

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