2024 DoSChem PhD Scholarships: The Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) is delighted to announce the opening of the 2024 spring call for fully funded PhD positions at the University of Vienna. This prestigious program invites aspiring researchers to apply for 17 positions across various chemistry disciplines, offering an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and receive comprehensive doctoral training.
Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) – 2024 PhD Scholarships
- 🎓 The Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry is offering 17 fully funded PhD positions between early summer and the end of 2024.
- 🕒 Advertised positions are available for 3 years, with extension options, subject to approval after 1 year.
- 🌐 The University of Vienna and DoSChem promote non-discriminatory employment policies, emphasizing equal opportunities and diversity.
- 📚 Expectations for successful candidates include signing a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months, participation in teaching, and collaboration in research administration.
- 🗣️ Proficiency in English is required, with German as an advantage.
- 🤝 Strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills are expected.
- 🤖 #1 Analytical Chemistry PhD position focuses on AI in Bioprocess Modeling, integrating statistical methods and AI tools for process optimization.
- 🧬 #2 Biological Chemistry PhD position involves synthesis, expression, and analysis of peptides and biomaterials for scientific challenges.
- 🌱 #3 Chemical Biology and Neuropeptide Research PhD position explores the synthesis and characterization of bioactive peptides for therapeutic development.
- 🧪 #4, #5, #6 Biophysical Chemistry offers three PhD positions in the synthesis, characterization, and investigation of polyoxometalates.
- 🧠 #7 Computational Biological Chemistry/Food Chemistry offers a joint PhD position exploring bacterial metabolites’ impact on bladder epithelium through computational and experimental approaches.
- 🍽️ #8 Food Chemistry and Exposomics PhD position involves mass spectrometry-based research on food-related toxicants’ impact on human health.
- ☠️ #9 Food Toxicology PhD position investigates the toxic effects of aflatoxin B1 precursors and mechanisms in human cells.
- ⚗️ #10 Functional Materials and Catalysis PhD position centers on the synthesis and characterization of base metal complexes for catalytic reactions.
- 🧪 #11, #12, #13, #14, #15 Organic Chemistry offers various PhD positions covering synthetic methods, materials, and procedures.
- 🔬 #16 Physical Chemistry PhD position focuses on advanced spectroscopic experiments relevant to atmospheric chemistry and catalytic reactions.
- 🧬 #17 Structural Biology of RNA metabolism PhD position involves the structural and biochemical characterization of proteins regulating gene expression and RNA metabolism.
- 🧪 #18 Bioinorganic Radiochemistry PhD position focuses on developing radiolabeled peptide conjugates for diagnostic and therapeutic applications in nuclear medicine.
Study Area: PhD positions are available across all areas of chemistry, covering disciplines such as Analytical Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Computational Biological Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Toxicology, Functional Materials and Catalysis, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Structural and Computational Biology.
Location: University of Vienna, Austria.
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants should possess a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field of chemistry. Strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills are essential. The ability to work independently and collaboratively, participate in teaching activities, and contribute to research administration is expected. Proficiency in English is required, and knowledge of German is advantageous.
Description: DoSChem offers 17 fully funded PhD positions with a duration of three years, extendable with different options. Successful candidates are expected to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12 months, actively participate in teaching, and contribute to research symposia. The language of the school is English, emphasizing strong communication skills, both in writing and orally. Diversity and equal opportunities are valued by the University of Vienna and DoSChem.
How to Apply:
- Visit the DoSChem website to access current project descriptions.
- Submit your application during the open period from March to the end of April.
- Pre-selection meetings will take place in mid-May, followed by Student Interview Days.
- Final selection meetings are scheduled for June, with offers sent out by mid to end of June.
- Successful candidates must accept offers by the end of June/July.
- The 2024 cohort is expected to start in summer/fall 2024.
Last Date: The application period closes at the end of April. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the vibrant city of Vienna. For further information, contact the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry via email at info@doschem.ac.at.
