University assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Department of Molecular Biosciences

• Application deadline 19.05.2025
• Salary Category B1 with PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 69,060.60
• Employment Start As soon as possible
• Hours per week 40 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment temporary replacement position

Your Responsibilities

• Independent research with focus on the molecular mechanisms and pharmacological modulation of cellular degeneration; strengthening of the Institute’s research priority aging and cell death
• Cooperation with established research groups at the Institute of Molecular Biosciences as well as with the field of excellence "BioHealth"
• Contribution to teaching in molecular biology, microbiology and biochemistry
• supervision of Bachelor-, Masters- and Ph.D. theses
• Participation in organizational and administrative tasks and evaluation activities

Your Profile

• Ph.D. or equivalent in biology, microbiology, molecular biology or biochemistry
• International scientific track record in a relevant field of biological stress response, preferably with impact on aging and cell death research
• Practical expertise in the work with model organisms (S. cerevisiae, C. elegans and/or D. melanogaster)
• Practical knowledge of microbiological work in the laboratory area of security level 2 (BSL-2), preferably with fungal pathogens (especially Candida spp.)
• Practical knowledge with CRISPR-Cas9 technology
• Didactic competence to participate in teaching of microbiology/molecular biology/biochemistry on university undergraduate and graduate levels
• Very good knowledge of the German and English languages (equivalent to level C1 or higher)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in the fields of infection biology, cell death, large-scale screenings and polyphenols (desirable)
• Experience as a “peer reviewer” and/or editor of international journals (desirable)
• Capacity for responsible, independent work
• Reliability
• Skills in organization and teamwork

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Letter of motivation
• Academic CV

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060.60 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

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

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Frank Madeo I [email protected]

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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. 

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