University assistant predoctoral

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a university assistant prae doc, you will complement the research team Alwin Köhler. You will work on chromatin and transcription biology. The group is based at the Max Perutz Labs on the Vienna Biocenter Campus.

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.

What makes us special as a team is cosmopolitanisms and internationality.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

•    Contribution to research project regarding chromatin and transcription biology
•    You work on your dissertation and its completion
•    Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
•    Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement
•    Involvement in the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia
•    You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration
•    Supervision of BSc and MSc students

This is part of your personality:

•    University degree in Biology, Molecular Genetics or related fields
•    Successful VBC PhD program Selection or similar international PhD Selection required
•    Practical experience in single-molecule biochemistry
•    Experience with basic bioinformatics tools
•    High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
•    Computer literacy (MS-Office; Imaging Software)
•    Basic experience in academic writing
•    Didactic competences / experience with e-learning
•    Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 Level)
•    Ability to work in a team
•    Knowledge of university processes and structures

What we offer:

Employment duration: The employment duration is 4 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 4 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension.

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

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.

Fair salary: Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc).  The basic salary of EUR 3714,80  (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae
• Short motivation letter with reference to PhD program application
• Master Degree  /  Diploma
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button