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 24,000 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, maternity leave replacement

Organizational unit::

Universitätsklinik für Kinder- und Jugendheilkunde

Entry date::

as soon as possible

Job Reference Number::

61070-2024-000940

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Our laboratory at the Center for Medical Research focuses on studying the molecular mechanisms of rare diseases, particularly in the areas of osteology and endocrinology and neurology in children.

Job Duties::

Next-generation sequencing (NGS): planning, conduction and analysis of NGS experiments, including whole exome sequencing and RNA-seq to identify disease-causing genomic variants
Bioinformatic data analysis: use and development of bioinformatic tools to analyze large genetic data sets, identify pathogenic mutations and functional genomics
Cell and tissue culture: Cultivation and genetic manipulation of cell lines and primary cells using CRISPR-Cas9 and episomal vectors, including work under BSL-2 conditions
Functional studies: Conducting functional studies to investigate the effects of genomic variations on gene expression, protein expression, protein function and cellular signaling pathways
Data presentation and publication: compilation, analysis, interpretation and publication of collected data in scientific journals and at conferences
Funding acquisition: acquisition of third-party funding and management of independent research projects
Teaching and supervision: Supervision of PhD students and diploma students as well as participation in teaching activities

Your Qualifications::

The successful candidate must hold a Doctoral/Ph.D. degree in molecular genetics, genetics, molecular biology or a related field
Extensive experience in conducting and analyzing NGS experiments
Sound knowledge of bioinformatics methods and the analysis of genetic data, such as the comprehensive interpretation of genome, transcription and proteome data
Practical experience in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, qRT-PCR, cloning, western blotting and sequencing
Experience with gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 and episomal vectors
Independent, well-structured way of working and the ability to manage several projects at the same time
Motivated, flexible team player with excellent communication skills and willingness to develop new methods
Very good knowledge of German 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 € 4,752.30 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
Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
Exercise and sports classes (USI)
…and much more

Application Deadline::

11/20/2024

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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: Dr. Josephine T. Tauer, P +43-732-2468-8892, E mail: josephine.tauer@jku.at .

Exertion place address:

Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz