Senior Scientist

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Your personal sphere of play:

Our highly motivated team offers a position for a Senior Scientist in the field of bioinorganic radiochemistry in a challenging scientific environment and a great working atmosphere. Aim is the development of novel metal-based radiopharmaceuticals for the diagnosis and therapy of cancer. This interdisciplinary and application-driven research will be carried out as part of the Joint Applied Medicinal Radiochemistry Facility in the group of Prof. Mindt (https://mindt-group.univie.ac.at/) and in cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna. The position is initially limited to one year with the option of subsequent permanent employment.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching, and administration, which means you will in particular:

• Establish research projects in the area of bioinorganic radiochemistry with focus on metal-based radiotracers for applications in oncoclogy.
• Organic and inorganic syntheses involving in solution and solid phase chemistry (e.g. peptide and bioconjugation chemistry). Characterization of compounds by common analytical methods like HPLC, MS and NMR.
• Radiometal-labelling reactions and analysis of the radiolabelled products (e.g., gamma-TLC&HPLC).
• Chemical (e.g., stability) and biological evaluation of new radiotracers in vitro and in vivo.
• Strengthening the independent research profile
• International publications and presentations
• Project management and the acquisition of third-party funding
• Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Administrative tasks in teaching and research

This is part of your personality: 

• Ph.D degree in Radiopharmaceutical/chemical Sciences or equivalent.
• Know-how in the design of metal-based radiotracers, conducting radiolabelling reactions and analysis of the radiolabelled products (e.g., gamma-TLC&HPLC, stability assays).
• Experience in conducting biological assays (in vitro/in vivo), bioconjugation chemistry, peptide chemistry and/or working with proteins.
• High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• IT user skills
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team
• Experience of working on and managing research projects
• Publications in renowned, subject-relevant media (peer-reviewed) - International presentation experience
• Experience in the supervision of students

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
• Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
• Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
• Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
• Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) increases, if we can credit professional experience. The position is initially limited to one year with the option of subsequent permanent employment.
• Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree 
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• Via our job portal/ Apply now -  button