Modern analytical technologies based on mass spectrometry for the analysis of small molecules have become essential in life sciences. Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your skills in mass spectrometry in a multidisciplinary and dynamic research environment? We invite you to apply for this position as a senior scientist for small-molecule mass spectrometry at the Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna. This is a fixed-term position providing maternity leave cover.

Your personal sphere of play:

Situated at the Universitäszentrum Althanstraße (UZA II), you will operate at the intersection of pharmaceutical sciences, nutritional sciences and biology. As a Senior Scientist in our Facility for small-molecule mass spectrometry, you are the primary piont of contact for research groups seeking to integrate high-end MS analysis into their projects. You manage a diverse portfolio of a application in both targeted and non-targeted workflows, with particular emphasis on the characterization of multi-compound mixtures, specifically those plant, microbial, fungal and marine origin, as well as the analysis of large-scale human studies. Further applications include purity analysis, accurate quantification of compounds in biological samples, determining the accurate mass of synthesis products and metabolites, and structure elucidation.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

You will work in a laboratory equipped with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation (including low and high-resolution MS) located at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

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You will organize analytical workflows, perform analytical measurements and analyze complex MS data to deliver high-quality results for research projects, project proposals and publications
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You will interact with various research groups to discuss their questions and implement dedicated MS strategies
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You will monitor the performance of MS instruments, perform routine maintenance and coordinate technical repairs
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You will follow relevant literature and new analytical developments, and exchange expertise with other MS facilities (e.g. for proteomics) to enhance faculty-wide research capabilities
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This is part of your personality:

Open, collaborative and curious personality

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Pro-active approach and highly motivated attitude
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Ability to work independently, self-management skills and highly organized style of work and documentation
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Excellent communication skills for interacting with a diverse, multidisciplinary research community and technical experts
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Education an training:

Doctorate in (analytical, bio-)chemistry, pharmacy, system biology or related fields

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Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry systems (GC- or LC-MS, LC-MS preferred) for small-molecule analysis (low- or high-resolution MS). Technical knowledge for MS instrumentation and practical experience with routine maintenance of LC and/or MS systems
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Experience with method development for sample preparation, chromatographic separation techniques (liquid- or gas chromatography), and MS
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Detailed knowledge of the analytical process and critical aspects for analytical quality in small-molecule analysis
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Experience with one or more MS data analysis software packages (e.g. mzmine, xcms, msDial, vendor packages) and common data analysis workflows in life science application and/or system biology (feature finding ion annatation, basic statistical analysis). Data management- and basic programming skills are highly desirable
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Experience with data visualization and biological interpredation of small-molecule MS data (e.g. metabolomics data sets) is highly desirable, e.g. molecular networking and/or chemometric approaches
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Fluent in Englisch (in speech and writing). German language skills are desirable
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What we offer:

International and dynamic research environment at the Faculty of Life Sciences. You are part of the team at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and enjoy excellent support by laboratory- and administrative staff.

The opportunity to contribute to high-impact research across multiple life science domains.

Opportunity to engage with the local analytical community within and beyond University of Vienna, participation in local scientific meetings.

Work-life-balance: Flexible working hours, intermittent remote work is possible.

Internal further education programs to strengthen research- and lesdership skills.

This is a fixed-term maternity cover role (1 July 2026 to 20 November 2026); it may subsequently be extended for the duration of the employee’s parental leave. Salary: € 5.014,30 gross starting salary (40 h basis, 14 times annually).

It is that easy to apply:

Academic curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, analytical technologies used, teaching and talks

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Letter of motivation including a description of research interests and the specific interst in the advertised position
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Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
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Certificate for the highest awarded academic degree
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