Thomas Konegger

TU Wien’s Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, Research Unit Chemical Technologies , is advertising two PhD/Prae-Doc positions and one Post-Doc position in the area of inorganic materials and ceramic materials engineering . The Prae-Doc openings are in the Research Group Inorganic Materials (Prof. de Oro Calderon) and the Research Group Ceramic Materials Engineering . The research topics include inorganic composites , ceramic materials technology , sustainable processing, process-structure-property relationships, powder metallurgy, shaping/structuring processes, materials characterization, microscopy, and thermodynamic modeling (e.g., CALPHAD). The positions also involve teaching support, student supervision, dissertation work, and publication activities. The Post-Doc opening is in Ceramic Materials Engineering and focuses on microstructural characterization of inorganic materials , processing and nano-/microstructuring of ceramics, advanced electron microscopy methods (EDX, EBSD, high-temperature SEM, in-situ/in-operando characterization), project coordination, third-party funding proposals, teaching, and student mentoring. Eligibility highlights: Prae-Doc applicants need a master’s or diploma degree in a relevant field such as Technical Chemistry or Materials Science and Engineering, plus research experience and English at B2 level or higher. The Post-Doc role requires a completed PhD in a related field, strong publication and teaching record, and English at C1 level. German is advantageous for all roles. Funding and contract: These are paid university staff positions at TU Wien. The Prae-Doc roles are 30 hours/week for up to 4 years with a minimum gross salary of EUR 2,832.10/month (14x/year). The Post-Doc role is 40 hours/week for up to 6 years with a minimum gross salary of EUR 5,014.30/month (14x/year). Relevant experience may increase salary. Application deadline: 2026-05-14. Start is expected in May 2026. Apply through the TU Wien job portal using the relevant vacancy link.