The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, two-year position

Organizational unit::

Abteilung für Pathophysiologie

Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

62022-2026-001897

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At the research group of the tenure-track position “Alternative Methods to Animal Testing” (headed by Ass.-Prof. DI (FH) Verena Charwat, PhD), a position as University Assistant with a doctorate/PhD is being offered.

The research group of the tenure-track position “Alternative Methods to Animal Testing” focuses on developing alternatives to animal testing using cell and tissue culture methods. The aim is to create innovative products and protocols that enable new insights in medical research without relying on animal experiments. The group’s main research focus is currently the heart, with plans to expand to other organs within the next year.

Job Duties::

Establishment of an independent research profile
Independent management of research projects revolving around the use of cell and tissue culture approaches in combination with technological innovation (e.g. microfluidics, biosensors, 3D printing, bioinformatics) to develop new strategies for non-animal models: planning and project management, experimentation, laboratory maintenance, communication with project partners, data analysis and data presentation
Leading role in the establishment and operation of a core facility “Alternatives to Animal Testing.
Developing new project ideas
Setup of new equipment, methods and protocols
Compilation, analysis, interpretation, and publication of collected data in scientific journals and at conferences
Participation in teaching, including supervision of Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral/PhD students
Diligent documentation and preparation of protocols and reports
Training and onboarding of new members of the research group
Active participation in the scientific community e.g. conference contributions, reviews, event organization, community outreach
Organizational and administrative tasks in the group, department and university

Your Qualifications::

The successful candidate must hold a finished PhD in relevant biomedical or technological discipline (e.g. bioengineering, molecular biology, human medicine, nanotechnology)
Track record in the interdisciplinary field of biotechnology with hands-on experience in translational aspects such as biosensors, organ-on-a-chip devices and microfabrication.
Proficiency in cell culture including advanced techniques (3D cultures, co-cultures) and cell analysis desired
Advantage: knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: stem cell cultures and differentiation (iPSC, cardiomyocytes), microfluidics, CAR T-cells, CRISPR/Cas9, NGS, metabolic analysis.
Experience with bioinformatics analysis preferred (e.g. R, Python, MATLAB, ImageJ, NGS analysis, AI tools)
Experience with animal studies preferred (ideally FELASA C certificate).
Experience and/or training on 3Rs of animal testing
Well-rounded scientific background (strong publication record, reviewer activity, teaching experience, project planning, etc)
Demonstrated success in an interdisciplinary scientific environment (e.g. pre-clinical and clinical medicine, biology, engineering, bioinformatics)
High level of self-organization, independence and reliability
Strong social and leadership competence; efficient communication skills
Enthusiasm for continuous learning
Demonstrated ability to train and guide (e.g. supervision of bachelor students)
Teaching experience desirable
Motivation, commitment, integrity, flexibility, and resilience
Excellent proficiency in English and German is required (German level B2 and English level C1))

What We Offer::

On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
Stable employer
Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
Attractive continual educational opportunities
State-of-the-art research infrastructure
Dynamic research environment
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
…and much more

Application due date::

05/27/2026

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The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Sascha Reingruber, E-mail: sascha.reingruber@jku.at.

Location::

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz