PhD Position in Bone and Mineral Research

What you can achieve with us

The project addresses the bone-kidney axis, employing a combination of in vivo studies using different transgenic mouse models with in vitro cell and tissue culture approaches to better understand the regulation of fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF23) secretion in bone and the pathophysiological sequelae of FGF23 excess in renal disease. 

What you bring to the role

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with medical, veterinary, or biology training. The PhD student will participate in the PhD program of the Medical University Vienna or of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. We can offer an outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure and excellent opportunities for international networking. Approaches used include animal studies, spatial transcriptomics and metabolomics, proteomics, ChIP-Seq, µ-CT, immunohistology, histomorphometry, cell culture, and tissue culture. Working language is English. 

What you can expect from us

• The opportunity to make a contribution that improves the lives of people in Austria and around the world and creates a solid basis for political action and decision-making.
• A Career Center that supports you in your personal and professional development and enables you to engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
• Work-life balance through individual teleworking agreements, working time models, and professional parental leave management.
• Counseling services for you and your family on issues of physical and mental health.
• Team events such as team days, business runs, and Christmas parties that promote personal exchange and strengthen cohesion.

A gross monthly salary starting at EUR 3.876 (full-time). Depending on qualifications and experience, a higher salary is possible.

Contact details

Priv. Doz. Dr. Markus Hartmann