The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 179 fields of study, approx. 10.000 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a
University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Department of Structural and Computational Biology
Reference number: 12309
The research group of Sebastian Falk at the Max Perutz Labs is recruiting a PhD student at the Department of Structural and Computational Biology at the University of Vienna, Austria.
The Max Perutz Labs are a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. Located at the Campus Vienna Biocenter the Max Perutz Labs are home to over 450 scientists from over 30 nations organized in 62 groups working in the field of molecular biology.
The successful candidate will work on the project "Coupling of nuclear mRNA processing, surveillance and RNA decay".
The ideal candidate should have experience in the production of recombinant proteins and the purification of proteins using chromatographic techniques (for example Aekta purifier).
Basic knowledge in the biophysical characterization of proteins and experience in reconstitution of multiprotein RNA complexes is a must. Furthermore, the ideal candidate has initial experience with mammalian cell culture, monitoring cell growth and CRISPR mediated mutagenesis.
The announcement is made for four years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of four years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months.
Duration of employment: 4 year/s
Extent of Employment: 30.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
- Participation in research, teaching and administration
- Participation in research projects / research studies
- Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums
- Involvement in the department administration as well as in teaching and research administration
Profile:
The ideal candidate should have a Master degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Structural Biology and/or related areas.
- Knowledge of production and purification of protein
- Knowledge and experience in the reconstitution of multi-subunit protein RNA complexes (RNPs), modelling and display of protein structure
- mammalian cell culture techniques
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- IT user skills
- Ability to work in a team
- You need to have successfully passed the VBC-PhD selection
– Knowledge in the area of nuclear RNA surveillance, splicing and RNA helicases. Experience in the analysis of protein-protein/protein-RNA interactions and biochemical characterization of RNA helicases (e.g. ATPase activity assay). Basic experience in research methods and academic writing
Application documents
- Letter of Motivation including ideas for a prospective doctoral project proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications, evidence of teaching experience (if available)
- Degree certificates
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Biology
|
Biochemistry |
MUST |
Education:
Educational institution
|
Educational level |
Special subject |
Importance |
University
|
Biology, Botany, Zoology |
Structural biology |
MUST |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
English
|
Very good knowledge |
MUST |
Computer-Skills:
Type of computer skills
|
Specified computer skills |
Importance |
Basic Knowledge
|
Others |
MUST |
Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (
http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 22.09.2021, mentioning reference number 12309.
For further information please contact Gruber, Iris +43-1-4277-74320.
The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
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Reference number: 12309
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