Technical Assistant Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 individuals explore the mysteries that shape our future. Among them, approximately 3,000 dedicated employees provide administrative and technical support for cutting-edge international research and teaching. With us you will discover a nurturing environment that encourages your continuous aspiration to discover and shape innovative solutions. Does this resonate with your ambitions? We are currently seeking a/an

Technical Assistant

The employment is initially limited to one year but can subsequently be changed to a permanent position following a positive evaluation.  

The Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research at the University of Vienna aims to understand biological diversity across all relevant ecological and evolutionary dimensions. By combining expertise from a wide range of biological disciplines, including ecology, morphology, and evolutionary biology, and by studying plants, fungi, and animals, research and teaching at the Department are strongly interdisciplinary. This work is carried out by our diverse and supportive team of academic and non-academic staff. We are looking for a motivated and committed staff member to strengthen our team.

Your areas of responsibility:

The advertised position is based in the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research at the University of Vienna, within the Evolutionary Plant Cytogenetics research group (cytogenetics.univie.ac.at), headed by Prof. Dr. Hanna Schneeweiss and located at Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna.

We are an international team of students and postdocs working on the processes and patterns of genome evolution in plants at different levels of genome organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical management of our cytogenetics and genome size measurement laboratory, contribute to FWF-funded and other research projects, and support regular teaching activities. We offer a friendly, supportive, and scientifically stimulating working environment, as well as well-equipped laboratories and facilities.

Your tasks:

• General laboratory organization and management
• Management and supervision of the flow cytometry laboratory, including sample measurement, analysis of raw data, conducting experiments, and documenting results for scientific publications
• DNA extraction and preparation of libraries for NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) 
• Basic analyses of plant chromosomes
• Technical training and support for students and visiting scientists in the field of flow cytometry
• Support in the organization and delivery of subject-specific courses 
• Participation in FWF-funded and other research projects 

Your profile:

• Completed relevant degree with a focus on chemistry or molecular biology (e.g. HBLVA Rosensteingasse), or an equivalent qualification 
• Comprehensive IT user skills (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Illustrator)
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to find solutions independently 
• Strong teamwork skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular/cell biology 
• Experience in cytology (genome size measurement, karyology), and specifically flow cytometry

What we offer:

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse university background in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2,759,20 (full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

How to apply:

• With your CV and a short cover letter 
• With your qualification certificate (e.g. apprenticeship certificate, school-leaving certificate, degree, etc.) 
• With employment references from previous jobs, if applicable 
• Via our job portal / Apply button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Gerald Schneeweiss  

gerald.schneeweiss@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
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: 09/28/2026 

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