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 25,500 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:
Graduate Project Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a 30-hour/week (part-time), two-year position
Organizational unit::
Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin 3 - Hämatologie und internistische Onkologie
Entry date::
07/01/2025
Term from:
07/01/2025
Temporary employment to::
06/30/2027
Job Reference Number::
61080-2025-001351
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The primary goal of Tumor Epigenetics laboratory is to understand the dynamic epigenetic regulation underlying cancer development and therapeutic resistance, in particular, the mechanisms of aging-driven carcinogenesis. We seek to build a multidisciplinary approach using molecular and cell biology techniques, cell cultures, animal models, clinical samples and high-throughput sequencing technologies to decipher the epigenetic driving force of anticancer therapeutic resistance, define new biomarkers, and develop new approaches to overcome the therapeutic resistance in cancer.
Job Duties::
- Plan, direct and conduct research experiments
- Conduct in vivo experiments, including animal handling, treatment administration, monitoring, and sample collection
- Evaluate and analyze research results
- Write reports for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications
- Supervise bachelor and master students
- Follow all lab safety rules and report any hazards identified to management in the workplace
- Support the JKU’s research service team
Your Qualifications::
- Applicants must have a university degree in molecular and cell biology or a related field
- Prior experience with laboratory animals, including handling, treatment administration, and tissue collection, is required. FELASA certification or equivalent training in animal experimentation is a strong asset
- Strong background in the field of cancer research and molecular biology is a preferred
- Good communication skills to work in an international team
- A goal-oriented working style characterized by independence, strong motivation, reliability, and creativity
- Publication in cancer research field is valued
- Very good knowledge of German (B2) and English (C1), both written and spoken
What We Offer::
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,714.80 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
- Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application Deadline::
06/25/2025
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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.
Contact::
If you have questions, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yong Yu, P +43 732 2468 8875, E-mail: yong.yu@jku.at.
Exertion place address:
Krankenhausstraße
9,
4020
Linz