Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering Organisation/Company Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 25 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No Offer Description Description of project: The Cluster of Excellence “Circular Bioengineering” aims at the design of bio-based materials that are sustainable, efficient, and waste-free. In Program 4 “Circular prospects” novel processes and materials are investigated in interdisciplinary collaborations connecting analytical chemistry, environmental sciences and social ecology.

Key Responsibilities

- Investigation and assessment of potential environmental issues of circular bioengineering exploiting and interpreting the analytical results generated in the program - Documentation of scientific results and presentations in the form of scientific publications, conference contributions and reports - Responsibilities,



duties and opportunities as a project staff member in the Cluster of Excellence “Circular Bioengineering” The project is part of the “Circular Bioengineering” Cluster of Excellence - Program 4, “Circular Prospects”- and maintains close ties with research groups working on the development of processes and bio-based materials as part of Program 1.

Candidate Profile

- PhD in Chemistry - Outstanding academic record - Advanced knowledge in one of the following areas: environmental chemistry environmental sciences, environmental analysis - Outstanding expertise in academic writing - Excellent English language skills (spoken and written) - Excellent skills regarding chemometrics, analytical data interpretation and visualization - Knowledge of generative AI tools and AI tools to optimize research workflows - Ability to work independently and scientifically; flexibility and willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment; high level of resilience - Effective time management and organizational skills Additional Supervisors: Assoc.Prof. Dr.

Teresa Steininger

Mairinger, Univ.Prof. Dr.

Gunda Koellensperger Location: BOKU University , Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Vienna, Austria Duration: 22 Months, 40h/week Salary: Minimum gross monthly salary according to the B1 salary group according to the Austrian university collective agreement.

📌 Postdoc-position | Assessment of the environmental impact of circular bioengineering with a focus on the aquatic realm (Project PD 4.2) (Iquitos)
🏢 Cluster of Excellence Circular Bioengineering
📍 Iquitos