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 (post doc)
at the Centre for Molecular Biology
to 28.02.2022.
Reference number: 12288
Staff scientist position is available until the 28th of February 2022 in the research group of Kristina Djinovic-Carugo in the Department of Structural and Computational Biology, Max. F. Perutz Laboratories 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 position is vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.
The main area of the group research is structural biology of F-actin based cytoskeleton, with main focus on striated muscle. We use integrative structural biology approach, combining various structural, molecular biology, biochemical and biophysical approaches.
The Department of Structural and Computational Biology is equipped with state of the art instrumentation/facilities to carry out all steps from cloning, protein expression and purification, to X-ray diffraction, biomolecular NMR, as well as for a series of biophysical and optical spectroscopy techniques. The group has access to major European synchrotron high brilliance X-ray sources where it employs MX and SAXS beamlines.
The position is vacant for the period of absence of a member of staff.
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 successful candidate will take active participation in structural biology research, teaching and administration.
This involves:
- Developing and strengthening the independent research profile
- Involvement in research projects / research studies
- International publications and presentations
- Responsibility for project applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
- Preparing / writing publications
- Independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Participation in evaluation measures and quality assurance
- Responsibilities in lab management (in particular operation and management of X-ray crystallography equipment) with help of a technical assistant and a senior staff scientist.
Furthermore, the post-doc will be involved in (but not limited to) conducting laboratory experiments related to all aspects and steps from sample preparation and characterisation to crystal growth, X-ray diffraction and solution scattering, structure solution, analysis and interpretation of scientific data, collaboration with other scientists and dissemination at external events as well as research administration.
Profile:
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who is enthusiastic to work in an ambitious and multidisciplinary team and fits the following profile: a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, chemistry or a related field is required. Experience in molecular biology, protein expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems, purification, crystallisation with robotics and macromolecular crystallography is a must. Proven experience in protein structure determination using X-ray crystallography and small angle X-ray scattering (SAXS) is a must. Hands-on experience with biophysical techniques and complementary structural biology and biophysical methods (EM, ITC, SLS, themofluor, XL-MS, FCS, FRET or BiFC) will be considered an advantage. Good communication skills, excellent command of written and spoken English, organizational ability, IT User skills and capacity to work in a team with other researchers are essential. New Ph.D. graduates are encouraged to apply.
In addition, we expect the successful candidate to have
- Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
- Experience of working on research projects
- Publications in renowned, subject-relevant (peer-reviewed) media
- International presentation experience
Desirable qualifications are
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Experience abroad
– Experience of supervising students
Application documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, a list of courses and a list of talks given)
- Description of research interests and research agenda
- Contact details of people who could provide a letter of reference.
Research fields:
Main research field
|
Special research fields |
Importance |
Biology
|
Molecular biology |
MUST |
Languages:
Language
|
Language level |
Importance |
English
|
Very good knowledge |
MUST |
Computer-Skills:
Type of computer skills
|
Specified computer skills |
Importance |
Basic Knowledge
|
MS Office |
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 30.09.2021, mentioning reference number 12288.
For further information please contact Djinovic-Carugo, Kristina +43-1-4277-52203.
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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