University Assistant Predoctoral (Biology/Molecular Genetics)

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 , you will complement/complete the research team around Verena Jantsch. You will work on DDK (Dbf4 dependent protein kinase) in the context of meiosis using the model system Caenorhabditis elegans. The group is based at Max Perutz Labs on the Vienna Biocenter Campus.
What makes us special as a team is cosmopolitanisms and internationality.
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.

Employment duration: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a declaration of non-extension. With appropriate work progress, an extension to a total maximum of 4 years is possible.

Your future tasks:

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 handling the model organism C. elegans, cytological, genetic and biochemical assays.
• In-depth knowledge of the meiotic cell division program.
• Experience in genetics and biochemistry.
• Experience with basic imaging processing.
• 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 (Cl Level).
• Ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of university processes and structures.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours.

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. 81 Grundstufe (praedoc).The basic salary of EUR 3578,80 (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:

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Short motivation letter with reference to PhD program applicatio
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Master Degree / Diplom
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