Scientific Project Assistant Postdoc, Physics

If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact Bernadett Weinzierl

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting‑edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a Scientific project assistant postdoc in the 51 Faculty of Physics.

Startdate: 01.07.2026

Working hours: 30

Collective bargaining agreement:

• 48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 06.07.2027 Reference no.: 4872

Are you interested in experimental aerosol physics and want to contribute to the setup and operation of the upcoming ACTRIS National Facility for aerosol in-situ measurement? Are you curious about the optical properties of aerosol particles in urban background environment and means of measuring these? Are you fascinated by gathering real time data to address urgent environmental challenges such as climate change?

Do you enjoy working in the laboratory and in the field? If so, we invite you to join the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics Group.

As a Post Doc you will be part of the Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics Group around Professor Bernadett Weinzierl. The Aerosol Physics and Environmental Physics (AEP) Group at the Faculty of Physics of the University of Vienna combines highly-sophisticated laboratory, ground-based and aircraft measurements with innovative modelling to study the fundamental physical and chemical properties of aerosol particles and clouds.

Current research focuses on related but different areas of aerosol science and covers the whole size spectrum from the nano- to the microscale. We are looking for a motivated Post‑doctoral scientist to extend our team. The position is limited until 6 July 2027.

• You will contribute to the organization and implementation of unique research projects and ground-based measurement campaigns
• You will contribute to the setup, characterization and operation of our upcoming ACTRIS National Facility for aerosol in-situ measurements at the University of Vienna
• You will setup ACTRIS instrumentation (such as Aethalometer, Nephelometer, and Aerodynamic Particle Sizer), maintain and independently operate it in order to measure the optical properties of aerosol particles
• You will operate and optimize aerosol calibration systems, and apply calibration to data collected at the Aerosol Observatory
• You will be present in the laboratory on site in Vienna regularly
• You will process, analyze and interpret the data from measurements at our Aerosol Observatory with respect to aerosol optical properties
• You will continuously stay informed about the state of the art in your field, and develop and strengthen an independent research profile
• You will present findings at scientific meetings, in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and public outreach activities.
• You will contribute to the success and self-organization of the group for research, and help with some administrative tasks
• You will contribute to project applications and the acquisition of third‑party funding
• You will independently teach courses as defined by the collective agreement, and (co-) supervise students
• You will train students at all levels on the latest aerosol measurement methods

• Completed doctoral degree/PhD degree in physics and/or aerosol related topics such as atmospheric sciences, aerosol chemistry or meteorology
• Professional expertise:
  Knowledge in experimental physics and laboratory and field work, ideally in aerosol physics and/or atmospheric physics, including measurements of optical aerosol properties
• Experience with in-situ aerosol measurement techniques, and in aerosol instrument development
• Experience with operation and maintenance of instruments such as nephelometer, aethalometer and/or aerosol particle sizer, or similar
• Experience in data analysis and interpretation
• Very good programming skills (including Python and/or Igor)
• Experience in teaching aerosol physics‑related…