University Assistant postdoctoral

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Your personal sphere of play:

At the Departement of Analytical Chemistry, Prof. Gerner, we are seeking a post doc with experience in postgenomic bioanalytical techniques for 4 years. The planned research projects will focus on the molecular characterisation of adaptive stress responses shaping inflammatory signal transduction cascades. By means of multi-omics analysis strategies including phospho/proteomics and metabolmics, selected cell culture and animal model systems as well as clinical samples will be investigated.

Your future tasks:

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Participation in research projects focused on the molecular characterization of adaptive stress responses, the modulation of signalling cascades and resource management and the establishment of chronic inflammation.
• Supervision and training of team members including PhD and Master students in (phospho)proteomics, lipidomics and cell culture techniques.
• Support of analysis activities for cooperation projects and clinical analysis.
• Engaging on the optimization of lipidomics/oxylipin (phospho) proteome analysis methods.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Supporting the application process for projects and securing third-party funds.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your personality: 

•    Completed doctoral/PhD studies in subject chemistry, preferably in analytical chemistry or equivalent qualification, PhD in chemistry or biomedical research
•    Profound interest for cell culture model systems, signal transduction and bioinformatics 
•    Methodological skills: chromatography, mass spectrometry, basic knowledge of bioanalytical chemistry
•    Expertise on data analysis with R or Python tools. Experience in processing of targeted and untargeted mass spectrometry datasets
•    Demonstrated research competence and initiative through inernational publications in peer-reviewed media, contributions in international conferences in the field of bioanlytical chemistry
•    Didactic skills/experience in internship supervision
•    Excellent knowledge of English (level C1), German (C1) team player and high social/communicative skills

What we offer:

• Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid 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: Fixed-term contract for 4 years. The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.
• 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 referece letters
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