CeMESS

Centre Management | Administration

CeMESS was established in 2019 and has full faculty status. It is led by the Centre Head, who, together with two Deputy Heads, manages all aspects of the Centre, from strategy, financial management, infrastructure and human resources planning to the promotion of early career researchers, third mission activities and internationalisation.

Our Centre is founded on the commitment, creativity and teamwork of our members. More than 250 people from 40+ countries are contributing to research, teaching and administration at CeMESS – the vast majority of these are scientists supported by a dedicated team of technicians and administrative employees who act as central enablers of science, keeping the labs running and sustaining the organisational structure that underlies our research.

  • Centre Head

    Univ.-Prof. Dr. Andreas Richter
    Division of Terrestrial Ecosystem Research (TER)

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91260
    ✉ andreas.richter(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl

  • Deputy Head

    Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thilo Hofmann
    Division of Environmental Geosciences (EDGE)

    ⚲ UZA II - Josef-Holaubek-Platz 2, 1090 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 53320
    ✉ thilo.hofmann(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl

  • Deputy Head

    Prof. Dr. Dr. h. c. Michael Wagner
    Division of Microbial Ecology (DOME)

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91200
    ✉ michael.wagner(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl

  • Head of Administration

    Annina Müller Strassnig
    Faculty Manager

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91101
    ✉ annina.mueller(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl
  • CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl
    CeMESS is the place where outstanding minds turn ambitious ideas in microbiome and environmental science into fundamental knowledge, deepening our understanding of life in a changing world.
    Andreas Richter, Centre Head
  • CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl
    At CeMESS, we harness cutting-edge microbiome and environmental science to tackle global challenges, from pollution to health. Our interdisciplinary strength drives innovation and real-world impact.
    Thilo Hofmann, Deputy Head
  • CeMESS/Ludwig Schedl
    CeMESS is a place where top science meets a warm, supportive community. With outstanding infrastructure and colleagues from around the world, it offers an inspiring home for excellent research.
    Michael Wagner, Deputy Head
  • CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl
    Through the expertise, professionalism, and commitment of our dedicated administrative, IT and technical team, we provide the foundation for outstanding research and teaching, driving the success of the Centre.
    Annina Müller Strassnig, Head of Administration

Administrative Team

The administrative team is available to assist students and scientists across our four Research Divisions in matters concerning employment, finances, IT, and all things research administration.

  • Communications and Media

    Stephanie Scholz
    Communications Coordinator

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91103
    ✉ stephanie.scholz(at)univie.ac.at
     

    CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl

  • Data Steward

    Franziska Bauchinger
    Data Steward

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91231
    ✉ franziska.bauchinger(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS\Thomas Suchanek

  • Doctoral School Administration

    Nadja Holzleitner
    Coordinator of the Vienna Doctoral School
    in Microbiology and Environmental Science 
    VDSMES Website

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91109
    ✉ nadja.holzleitner(at)univie.ac.at 

    CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl

CoE Management Team

  • Administration & Finances

    Johanna Avato
    Administration/Finances

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91244
    ✉ johanna.avato(at)univie.ac.at

    CeMESS\Ludwig Schedl

  • Management & PR

    Michaela Thoß
    Senior Research Manager & PR

    ⚲ UBB - Djerassiplatz 1, 1030 Vienna
    ☎ +43 1 4277 91243
    ✉ michaela.thoss(at)univie.ac.at 

    CeMESS\Thomas Suchanek

IT Team

CeMESS Scientists

An overview of all CeMESS members is provided by the staff list. More detailed information on the members of our four research divisions can be found on the CUBE, DOME, EDGE, and TER websites.