University Assistant postdoctoral - Senior Scientist

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Your personal sphere of play:

The Köhler Lab is looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Senior Scientist to lead, support and coordinate research projects in structureal biology. The position includes responsibilities for practical and theoretical teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Structural Biology.
The Köhler lab is an internationally competitive, innovative, and creative research group investigating fundamental cellular mechanisms in the regulation of gene expression and nuclear architecture.

The Max Perutz Labs bring together the groups working in molecular biology at the University of Vienna. In order to intensify the collaboration with the Medical University of Vienna in the field of molecular biosciences, the Max Perutz Labs were founded in 2005. We maintain high-tech research infrastructures at two neighbouring locations, where around 450 scientists from more than 40 nations work in basic biomedical research in more than 45 research groups.

This position is limited until 29.02.2028. 

Your future tasks:

The successful candidate will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration. This involves initiating, planning, coordinating, and supporting research projects and scientific studies, publishing in international journals, giving lectures and seminars, contributing to practical and theoretical teaching of undergraduate and graduate students in Biology/Molecular Biology, taking over organizational responsibilities in the lab and the institute and getting involved in occasional public outreach activities.  

This is part of your personality: 

•    PhD degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field
•    Excellent understanding of and prior experience in the areas of structural biology, molecular mechanisms of gene regulation and related biological processes
•    Strong expertise in protein biochemistry and structural biology (incl. cryo-EM). Bioinformatics skills are beneficial
•    Strong publication record and scientific track record
•    Strong motivation to lead, support, and provide feedback on projects in the lab
•    Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate students; mentoring and practical supervision of Master/PhD students
•    Excellent spoken and written English skills; German skills are beneficial
•    Team player with high social/communication skills
•    Experience in science communication and public outreach is beneficial

What we offer:

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: We offer a full-time (40 h/week) contract with basic salary according to FWF salary scheme for 3 years with the possibility of extension to a permanent contract based on qualification agreement. The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year for senior scientists postdoctoral) increases if we can credit professional experience.

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.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in 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
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