Postdoctoral Research Associate at Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Food Technology

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Food Technology

The Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Food Technology is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

Extent of employment: 40 hours per week
Duration of employment: 15th of December 2026, limited to 14th of December 2027 (with the option of a temporary extension)
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1 lit. b
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 5.014,30 (payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• Postdoc conducting research and teaching in the working group Food Technology
• Development of process-product interactions taking into account process engineering and materials science principles
• Conducting practical courses and lectures in the field of food technology with a focus on thermal processes and preservation technologies
• Own further scientific qualification (e.g., habilitation) in the areas of sustainable process development, combined thermal and non-thermal processes, process analytics, modelling, digitalisation, among others
• Supervision and co-supervision of topic-relevant bachelor's and master's theses as well as dissertations
• Acquisition and processing of projects in cooperation with industry and research partners
• Acquisition of third-party funding within the framework of national and international research funding
• Scientific Publications

Required skills and qualifications

• Doctorate degree / PhD food technology or equivalent
• Diploma degree in food technology, process engineering, food science, biotechnology, chemical engineering or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: English C1 or German B2, knowledge of the other language is an advantage

Desired skills and qualifications

• Proven knowledge in the field of thermal food processing, process and preservation technologies
• Didactic skills and proof of successful teaching
• Experience in the application and handling of research projects
• Independent way of working and high level of commitment in the team

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

Please send your job application incl.

• Motivation letter
• CV

to HR Management, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Peter-Jordan-Straße 70, 1190 Vienna; E-Mail: [email protected].
(Reference code: 196)

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.