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) – Bioinformatics for a full-time, six-year position

Organizational unit::

Institut für Medizinische Systembiologie

Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

62060-2026-001983

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The Medical Faculty of Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) has successfully established itself as an innovative center for medical education and research in recent years. With its modern Medical Campus located in close proximity to the Kepler University Hospital, the Faculty offers researchers an attractive and high-performance environment for education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The Institute of Medical Systems Biology is seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician for the following diverse and exciting area of responsibility:

Job Duties::

Independent research activities (aligned with the Institute’s research focus) and participation in the Institute’s publication projects
Application of statistical methods and advanced algorithms for the analysis and interpretation of research data
Visualization and presentation of analytical results for scientific publications, reports, and presentations
Integration and harmonization of diverse data sources to support biological research questions
Active acquisition of external research funding
Involvement in infrastructure and organizational tasks
Involvement in teaching

Your Qualifications::

The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in bioinformatics (or a corresponding discipline)
Excellent written and spoken English skills (minimum B2 level); basic knowledge of German is an advantage
Strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and willingness to work in a team
Independent research (corresponding to the institute’s research field in the context of mechanistic studies of inflammatory diseases)
Experience in the analysis and interpretation of biological datasets, particularly omics data (e.g., genomics and transcriptomics)
Knowledge of statistical data analysis and data visualization
A proven track record of successfully securing external research funding and fellowships is an advantage
Experience with commonly used bioinformatics tools, databases, and analysis pipelines is an advantage
Strong analytical skills and a high affinity for data-driven questions
Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration with experts from biology, medicine, computer science, and statistics
Experience in the integration of diverse omics datasets and regulator inference

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 and modern campus (Medical Campus I) with excellent public transport connections
Attractive continual educational opportunities
Paid lunch break
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
…and much more

Application due date::

08/19/2026

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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: Lisa Schuster, P +43 732 2468 8691, E-mail: lisa.schuster@jku.at.

Location::

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz