University Assistant Prae-Doc (all genders)

TU-ID: 308 limited to 4 years TU Wien is Austria’s largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.

At the Institute of Materials Science and Technology, in the Research Group for Materials and Additive Manufacturing, TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (prae-doc) limited to expected 4 years for 30 hours/week. Expected start: May 2026.

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research and teaching tasks as well as examinations
• Cooperation and guidance of students
• Research and project activies in the field of lithography-based additive manufacturing
• Writing a dissertation and publications
• Participation in scientific events
• Assistance/Collaboration in organizational and administrative tasks

Your profile:

• Completion of a master or diploma curriculum in one of these fields: Mechanical engineering, materials science, technical physics, biomedical engineering
• Skillful and responsible in experimental work
• Experience in the following scientific fields: Optics (Fourier optics) and design of optical systems. Experience with lithography-based additive manufacturing and basic knowledge of polymer science are advantageous.
• Very good skills in German and English communication and writing (Level B2)
• Interest in research in the field as well as supervision and work with students
• Very good communicative skills and team competences and innovative ability

We offer:

• A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
• A range of attractive social benefits (see Benefits )
• Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
• Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U2/U4 Karlsplatz)

TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.

People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.

Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,832.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.

We look forward to receiving your application until Marcj 26th, 2026.

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