Postdoc: Pediatric Cancer & Translational Control

St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (CCRI); Wien; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Anna CCRI in Vienna seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join one of six groups within the FWF Emerging Fields Consortium, studying ribosome biology and translational control in pediatric cancer biology and therapy resistance.

The role combines genomic, proteomic, biochemical and structural approaches to decode translation regulation and identify novel therapeutic vulnerabilities in solid and hematological pediatric cancers, contributing to safer treatments for children and adolescents.

Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, genomics, bioinformatics, structural biology or related field.
• Strong scientific record appropriate for career stage.
• Research experience relevant to participating groups.
• Strong interest in interdisciplinary, collaborative research.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Map translational landscape in pediatric cancer models using high-resolution Ribo-seq.
• Investigate molecular mechanisms via unbiased genetic screens.
• Collaborate across six groups within the Emerging Fields Consortium.
• Contribute to project design, data interpretation and dissemination.

Skills

Translational biology

Genomics

Proteomics

RNA biology

Structural biology

Crisis management

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

St. Anna CCRI in Vienna seeks a postdoctoral researcher to join one of six groups within the FWF Emerging Fields Consortium, studying ribosome biology and translational control in pediatric cancer biology and therapy resistance.

The role combines genomic, proteomic, biochemical and structural approaches to decode translation regulation and identify novel therapeutic vulnerabilities in solid and hematological pediatric cancers, contributing to safer treatments for children and adolescents.