The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.800 members of staff, about 90.000 students) seeks to fill the position from 01.10.2021 of a
Senior Scientist
at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Reference number: 12100
Do you have a strong interest in systems biology and disease-related research in the context of chronic pain? Do you want to benefit from working in an interdisciplinary, dynamic, and highly motivated research group embedded in the excellent and international environment of the University of Vienna?
Then come join our new team of the “Systems Biology of Pain” Group at the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology as a Senior Scientist. Our translational research focuses on the molecular underpinnings of painful pathologies in vertebrates. The goal of our work is to reveal molecular network signatures of chronic pain in preclinical mouse models and also in humans, e.g. pain patients (as part of on-going collaborations with clinicians).
Candidates need relevant experience and proven skills in quantitative proteomics (mass spectrometry and bioinformatic analysis of mass spectrometry data) and transcriptomics (RNA-seq) in the context of systems biology. Moreover, candidates need expertise in pain research or the neurosciences.
It is also essential that the postholder is highly motivated and enthusiastic, is able to work independently and manage research projects including bench-work, literature search and collaborative work with other researchers (also collaborators) and staff.
Our research group is embedded in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna. Thus, we benefit from close interactions with experts in chemical medicine, bioinformatics, drug screening, and systems biology. This interdisciplinary and dynamic environment provides ideal opportunities for collaborative research, learning, and scientific as well as personal development within the international research community in Vienna.
We embrace diversity and encourage international candidates to apply.
Intended starting date is October 1, 2021.
Extent of Employment: 40.0 hours/week
Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
Job Description:
The senior scientist will maintain the mass spectrometry in our division and participate in research projects and teaching courses in proteomics, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology in the context of human diseases.
The main tasks of the Senior Scientist are organizing and applying operation procedures in systems biology, developing new methods, organizing workshops and discussion groups for optimal exchange of technology, and actively participating in the development of new research projects as well as supervision of personnel.
Profile:
The applicant has a PhD in biology, chemistry, biotechnology or any other related field. The applicant has extensive experience in the biochemical/molecular lab with respect to proteomic and transcriptomic sample preparation, chromatography, mass spectrometry and data processing, data mining software and statistics.
The applicant has extensive expertise in research in the context of systems biology, pain or the neurosciences and has actively published in these areas in internationally renowned journals.
It is also essential that the postholder is highly motivated and enthusiastic, is able to work independently and has a proven track record in managing research projects from project design via supervision of personnel and collaborative work to publication. The applicant speaks fluently English and has excellent knowledge of omics data analysis.
Application documents:
- Letter of motivation with a description research interests in the context of systems biology and pain/neurosciences
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, and a list of previous independent research projects as well as supervision of personnel)
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference
- Please submit all documents in English
The applicant speaks fluently English, and is highly motivated.
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Biology
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Proteomics |
MUST |
Education:
Educational institution
|
Educational level |
Special subject |
Importance |
University
|
Biology, Botany, Zoology |
Neurobiology |
MUST |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
English
|
Excellent knowledge |
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 19.07.2021, mentioning reference number 12100.
For further information please contact Schmidt, Manuela +43-1-4277-55360.
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.
Human Resources and Gender Equality of the University of Vienna
Reference number: 12100
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