Technician for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility
- 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.
