Summary
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna is seeking a qualified Senior Scientist with extensive expertise in HPLC to lead research, teaching, and technical management tasks. This position offers an international, collaborative academic environment in central Vienna, flexible working hours, and potential long-term career progression.
Senior Scientist 1 – Faculty of Life Sciences (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences) University of Vienna, Austria
Designation
Senior Scientist 1 (Postdoc)
Key Details Table
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Job ID | 5964 |
| Faculty / Department | Faculty of Life Sciences / Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Institution | University of Vienna |
| Working Hours | 10.00 hours per week |
| Job Start Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Contract Duration | 1-year limited contract (with option for a permanent position) |
| Classification (CBA) | §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) |
| Base Salary | €5,014.30 gross/month (full-time basis, 14 times/year; adjusted for experience) |
| Contact Person | Prof. Thierry Langer (thierry.langer@univie.ac.at) |
Research Area
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Key focus areas: Analytical and preparative High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), enantiomeric purity analysis, chromatographic drug separation, and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
Location
Vienna, Austria (University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: Completed Doctoral/PhD degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Publications: Documented publication record in renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced technical and methodological proficiency in separation techniques (including enantiomeric purity) and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Teaching: Demonstrated experience in independently planning and teaching university courses.
- Language: Excellent English skills (C1 level, oral and written).
- Desirable: Familiarity with operating systems and software tools for automated measurement and evaluation of HPLC separations.
- Additional Skills: Strong communication abilities, team player mindset, solid IT skills, and understanding of university organizational structures.
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, and administration, fulfilling the following tasks:
- Technical Leadership: Support departmental research projects and manage routine maintenance and repair coordination for analytical and preparative HPLC systems.
- Separation & Analysis: Provide expert technical support for chromatographic drug separations.
- Independent Research: Plan and execute independent research projects in pharmaceutical chemistry and publish results in international English-language journals.
- Teaching Responsibilities: Independently conduct university courses per collective agreement guidelines.
- Administration: Fulfill administrative and organizational responsibilities across research and departmental operations.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the University of Vienna Job Portal by clicking the “Apply now” button.
Required Documentation:
- Scientific Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent
- Full List of Publications
- Summary of Research Interests (max. 1 page)
- Copy of Doctoral Degree Certificate
- Contact information for academic references
Last Date for Apply
August 2, 2026
Senior Scientist 1 – Faculty of Life Sciences (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Summary
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna is seeking a qualified Senior Scientist with extensive expertise in HPLC to lead research, teaching, and technical management tasks. This position offers an international, collaborative academic environment in central Vienna, flexible working hours, and potential long-term career progression.
Designation
Senior Scientist 1 (Postdoc)
Key Details Table
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Job ID | 5964 |
| Faculty / Department | Faculty of Life Sciences / Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Institution | University of Vienna |
| Working Hours | 10.00 hours per week |
| Job Start Date | September 2, 2026 |
| Contract Duration | 1-year limited contract (with option for a permanent position) |
| Classification (CBA) | §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) |
| Base Salary | €5,014.30 gross/month (full-time basis, 14 times/year; adjusted for experience) |
| Contact Person | Prof. Thierry Langer (thierry.langer@univie.ac.at) |
Research Area
Pharmaceutical Sciences & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Key focus areas: Analytical and preparative High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), enantiomeric purity analysis, chromatographic drug separation, and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
Location
Vienna, Austria (University of Vienna, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Eligibility / Qualification
- Education: Completed Doctoral/PhD degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
- Publications: Documented publication record in renowned peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Technical Expertise: Advanced technical and methodological proficiency in separation techniques (including enantiomeric purity) and high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Teaching: Demonstrated experience in independently planning and teaching university courses.
- Language: Excellent English skills (C1 level, oral and written).
- Desirable: Familiarity with operating systems and software tools for automated measurement and evaluation of HPLC separations.
- Additional Skills: Strong communication abilities, team player mindset, solid IT skills, and understanding of university organizational structures.
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, and administration, fulfilling the following tasks:
- Technical Leadership: Support departmental research projects and manage routine maintenance and repair coordination for analytical and preparative HPLC systems.
- Separation & Analysis: Provide expert technical support for chromatographic drug separations.
- Independent Research: Plan and execute independent research projects in pharmaceutical chemistry and publish results in international English-language journals.
- Teaching Responsibilities: Independently conduct university courses per collective agreement guidelines.
- Administration: Fulfill administrative and organizational responsibilities across research and departmental operations.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the University of Vienna Job Portal by clicking the “Apply now” button.
Required Documentation:
- Scientific Curriculum Vitae and Letter of Intent
- Full List of Publications
- Summary of Research Interests (max. 1 page)
- Copy of Doctoral Degree Certificate
- Contact information for academic references
Last Date for Apply
August 2, 2026
