The University of Applied Arts Vienna is looking for a Senior Lecturer / Conservation Scientist (m/f/d, 20 hours per week, initially limited to one year) for the Institute of Conservation to start as soon as possible.

Employment requirements:

• PhD in a natural science subject, preferably in physics, or in conservation sciences
• Didactic skills, teaching experience desirable
• Experience with various examination methods (e.g., Raman spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, XRF, light microscopy and SEM-EDX)
• Knowledge of historical, modern and contemporary materials in the fine and applied arts
• professional expertise, proven by scientific publications in international, peer-reviewed journals, scientific lectures and/or scientific project experience/management
• excellent written and spoken English, knowledge of German desirable
• Organisational skills, very good teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and enthusiasm
• Willingness to travel and work on international projects

Job profile:

• Materials science teaching and research activities
• Carrying out scientific investigations on art and cultural artefacts
• Material and scientific support for students, co-supervision in the context of semester, preliminary and diploma theses (diploma programme in Conservation and Restoration and Cultural Heritage Conservation Management)
• Independent organisation of courses and holding of examinations
• Participation in international training, research and restoration projects
• Conception, planning and collaboration in third-party funded projects
• Efficient cooperation in organisational and administrative tasks

The minimum monthly salary for this position is currently € 2,466.45 gross (14x per year, based on 20 hours per week) and can be increased accordingly by taking into account job-specific previous experience in accordance with the collective agreement of the universities (B1, salary scheme for academic/artistic university staff).

Qualified applicants should upload their written application with relevant documents via our online application portal at https://www.dieangewandte.at/jobs by 31 May 2025. Unfortunately, applications submitted otherwise cannot be considered.

Applicants are not entitled to compensation for travelling and accommodation expenses.

The University of Applied Arts pursues an anti-discriminatory recruitment policy and, as an employer, stands for equal opportunities and diversity. We endeavour to increase the proportion of women among artistic, academic and general university staff, particularly in management positions, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, women will be given priority if they are underrepresented.

The University of Applied Arts welcomes applications from people with disabilities. However, the place of employment is not accessible for people with reduced mobility.