Career at CEST

If you have a degree in chemistry, physics, materials science or similar and are fascinated by electrochemistry, corrosion or surface technology and its industrial applications, we look forward to hearing from you at bewerbung@cest.at.
 
We look forward to discussing the possibilities with you over a cup of coffee or two (or alternatively via Skype).

We at CEST are always interested in motivated students at bachelor and master level. We are also happy to offer post-graduate opportunities for researchers with proven scientific experience.

If there is nothing here for you, we are looking forward to receiving your unsolicited application!

JUNIOR RESEARCHER (M/F/X) – PHD THESIS

2 PhD’s for work in the area of battery technology
1 PhD for work on simulation of liquids and reactivity in confinement
1 PhD for work on adhesion on surfaces

All projects are in collaboration with globally active industry partners and will allow to work on
a fundamental level PhD project with a direct connection to applications in new and emerging
areas.

Your tasks:

  • Research tasks in industry related projects
  • Performing electrochemical experiments
    & Synthesis and analysis of functional materials
  • Participation and presentation at conferences

Your profile:

  • Master degree in chemistry
  • Good communication skills in English and German
  • Knowledge of battery technology, electrochemistry, electrochemical measurement
    methods (especially impedance spectroscopy) and inorganic chemistry is an
    advantage.

Annual Gross Income:
The actual classification or remuneration is based on the respective qualifications and experience, overpayment is possible. However, the annual salary is at least as specified in the personnel cost rates of the FWF – Austrian Science Fund.

Place of employment: Wiener Neustadt

Duration: 36 months/ 30 hours per week

FEMtech internships are high-quality internship positions for female students in companies and non-university research institutions in the scientific and technical field. The focus is on imparting practice-related know-how through qualified supervision, the active participation of the students in research projects and the introduction to applied research. The internship can also be completed by female students in the course of preparing their thesis (e.g. diploma, master’s or bachelor’s thesis).

You can find more information under FEMtech Praktika: FAQ für Studentinnen | FFG

Please send your application to bewerbung@cest.at.

Research group head (m/f/x)

Your tasks:

  • Independent, practice-oriented scientific work on internationally visible level
  • Acquisition of customers/project partners
  • Management of research and industrial projects
  • Co-development of the research strategies
  • experience in writing proposal writing/soliciting of research funds from national and
    international funding programs
  • co-supervision of PhD students and diploma students
  • scientific publications and participation in conferences
  • scientific career development with academic partners is possible
  • Building up an independent research group (by acquiring suitable third-party funding)

 

Your profile:

  • University degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or material science (PhD
    required)
  • 1-2 years Postdoc (international stays preferred)
  • excellent communication skills in English
  • experience in project management and/or research grant application
  • excellent scientific track record
  • understanding for industrial and applied research
  • Independent work style

 

Annual Gross Income:
The actual classification or remuneration is based on the respective qualifications and experience, overpayment is possible. However, the annual salary is at least as specified in the personnel cost rates of the FWF – Austrian Science Fund.

Place of employment: Wiener Neustadt

Hours per week: 38,5

Interested persons who would like to contribute their knowledge and ideas in the field of applied
research, contact us with informative application documents including certificates and photo (the
application costs (accommodation and travel costs from abroad) will be covered by CEST)

CEST Centre of Electrochemical Surface Technology
Mag. (FH) Alexander Balatka
Reference: 0623 SR
Viktor Kaplan-Str. 2
2700 Wiener Neustadt
AUSTRIA
Tel: +43 (0) 2622/222 66-511
Fax: +43 (0) 2622/222 66-550
mynextjob@cest.at
www.cest.at