Position of Project assistant with doctorate (m/f/d) in the Department of Molecular Biosciences

Website University of Graz

Your Responsibilities

  • Strengthening the research focus on “lipid metabolism” through independent research in the field of lipid and energy metabolism
  • Collaborating with established research groups within the “BioTechMed-Graz” initiative
  • Independently developing and establishing new methods
  • Contribution to teaching in the fields of Microbiology/Molecular Biology/Biochemistry (Bachelor, Master)
  • Co-supervision of students in the context of master’s theses and dissertations
  • Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks

Your Profile

  • Completed doctoral/Ph.D. degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
  • International publications in the field of lipid and energy metabolism
  • Expertise in working with mice as a model organism (Felasa B certificate or equivalent)
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of lipid metabolism, particularly lipases and acyltransferases
  • Expertise in the cultivation of mammalian cells
  • Experience working with radioactive isotopes and LC-MS-based lipidomics
  • Didactic aptitude for contributing to teaching in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Good command of German and English
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative, reliability, organizational skills, and ability to work in a team

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

  • Letter of motivation and academic CV

We offer an annual gross salary of € 70,200.20 for a fulltime position.

We Offer

Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.

Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.

Collaboration: With us, you’ll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.

Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A “access to healthcare services” to Z “Zero emission goal”.

Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.

Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

Assoz. Prof. Dr. Robert Zimmermann (robert.zimmermann@uni-graz.at)

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The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

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