Full Time (40 h/w)
Klosterneuburg near Vienna, Austria
€ 41,200* gross/year – Position limited until February 2027 (extension t.b.d.)

Your Responsibilities

The Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility (NMR Facility) at ISTA supports the vibrant international scientific community at the institute. Our machine park includes four Bruker NMR spectrometers (400 MHz, 600 MHz, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz) and a benchtop EPR spectrometer and the facility provides measurements for both solution and solid-state samples. We seek a proactive personality to support the NMR users and help maintaining the NMR equipment park during the maternity leave of our technician.

Daily maintenance and oversight of the NMR and EPR spectrometers
Filling the magnets with liquid nitrogen and liquid helium on a regular basis
Assisting internal users with measurement setups and data interpretation
Running routine NMR measurements for external NMR users
Providing safety inductions and training sessions to faculty, staff, and students before their use of equipment
Managing the booking system

Your Profile

B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in chemistry or a related field
Proven experience in either one or both solution- and solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Understanding of Bruker NMR hardware and software is an advantage but not mandatory
Knowledge of EPR spectrometers is beneficial
Experience in the use of cryogenic liquids
Laboratory skills gained in an academic or industrial setting
Good verbal and written communication skills in English (Institute’s working language)
Solid organizational and problem solving skills
Proactive approach and a process oriented mindset

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment. Get an insight!

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

Education & training

Cafeteria

Childcare

Free shuttle bus

Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

Your Contacts

Clara Kaiser

Recruiting & Employer Branding

+43 2243 9000 2250

recruiting@ista.ac.at

Technician for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility