Postdoc: RNA Machinery & C. elegans Biochemist (Vienna)

Universität Wien; Breitenfurt bei Wien; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Public transport accessible

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Max Perutz Labs, a joint Institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the assembly and regulation of the C. elegans small RNA amplification machinery.

The appointment is limited to three years with a possible extension, starting 01 January 2027, and a 40-hour working week. The successful candidate will drive a project combining biochemistry, biophysics and worm genetics, present findings at conferences and

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, or related field.
• Extensive experience with recombinant protein production and purification.
• Experience with biophysical methods to assess oligomeric state, ligand binding, and monodispersity.
• Experience establishing enzymatic activity assays.
• Good written and spoken English; clear communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and to drive a project.

Responsibilities

• Drive your research project on the assembly and regulation of the small RNA amplification machinery, bridging in vitro reconstitution and biochemistry with C. elegans genetics.
• Meet and consult with your supervisor regularly to prioritize your tasks.
• Participate in group, campus, and workshop activities.
• Present at conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Actively seek support through workshops, training, and coaching when useful.
• Contribute to the education and supervision of Bachelor, Master, and PhD students.

Skills

Independent work

English proficiency

Project management

Team collaboration

Scientific communication

Education

PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology/structural biology

Tools

SEC-MALS

Mass photometry

ITC

MST

Fluorescence anisotropy

Cryo-EM

Job description

The Max Perutz Labs, a joint Institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in the assembly and regulation of the C. elegans small RNA amplification machinery.

The appointment is limited to three years with a possible extension, starting 01 January 2027, and a 40-hour working week. The successful candidate will drive a project combining biochemistry, biophysics and worm genetics, present findings at conferences and