Postgraduate Research Associate / Reference Code 187

Universität für Bodenkultur; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 29.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Universität für Bodenkultur in Vienna seeks a Postgraduate Research Associate for the Department of Biotechnology and Food Science, Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies. The role involves cell culture, MSC isolation, and experimental work in a collaborative, international environment.

The position is 30 hours per week, starting 1 November 2026 and ending 31 October 2027 with possible extension.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Biotechnology, Biology, Life Science, or Biomedical Engineering.
• German C1+ and English B2+ language skills.
• Experience with sterile cell culture techniques.

Aufgaben

• Cell culture under sterile conditions with primary cells and cell lines following SOPs.
• Isolate mesenchymal stem cells from different donor sources.
• Characterize stem cells and optimize cultivation for expansion and differentiation.
• Develop cultivation strategies under physiological conditions including 3D cultures.
• Plan and execute experiments independently.
• Perform analyses and evaluate results.
• Prepare protocols and reports.
• Support lab management, equipment maintenance, and administrative processes.
• Supervise bachelor and master students and assist in teaching materials.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency (C1+)

English proficiency (B2+)

Sterile cell culture techniques

Ausbildung

Biotechnology, Biology, Life Science, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität für Bodenkultur Research Field Biological sciences » Other Engineering » Biomedical engineering Chemistry » Biochemistry Technology » Biotechnology Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Brussels) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 30 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 187 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Department of of Biotechnology and Food Science , Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologie s is currently seeking a Postgraduate Research Associate.

Extent of employment:30hours per week
Duration of employment:1st of November 2026, limited to 31st of October 2027
(with the option of a temporary extension)
Workplace: 1190 Vienna
Allocation in compliance with the Collective Agreement for University Staff to job group: B1
Gross monthly salary: (depending on previous eligible experience) at least: € 2.832,10(payable 14 times per year)

Responsibilities

• Cell culture technique - working und er sterile conditions with primary cells and cell lines following standard operation procedures (SOPs)
• Isolation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) from different donor tissue sources
• Stern cell characterization, optimization of cultivation conditions for the expansion and differentiation
• Development of strategies for cultivation und er physiological conditions including 3D cultures
• Independent planning and execution of experiments
• Execution of specific analyses and evaluation of experimental findings
• Preparation of protocols and reports
• Preparation of results for presentations/conferences (posters, lectures) and publications, support in the preparation of publications and teaching materials
• Active support of lab management (media preparation, quality check of lab materials, orders/deliveries/storage and handling of materials, responsibility on equipment maintenance, and communication with internal departments of BOKU for administrative processes)
• Supervision/guidance of bachelor and master students and support in practical courses

Required skills and qualifications

• Diploma degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Life Science, Biomedical Engineering or other equivalent university degree
• Language skills: German (preferably at least C1 or higher) and English (minimum B2)
• Experience with sterile working in cell culture Lab (preferably antiobiotic free culture/primary cells incl. 3D formats)

Desired skills and qualifications

• Profound knowledge in molecular biology and microbiology and experience with relevant methods and analyses
• Proven prior experience in lab management
• Team spirit/interest in interdisciplinary and international environment
• Willingness and active support in preparation/establishment/optimization of new protocols/SOP's/reports
• Willingness to guide/supervise students, support in seminars/lecture preparation/practical courses

Applications can be submitted until: 8th of October 2026

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members. Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

People with disabilities and appropriate qualifications are specifically encouraged to apply.

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies Country Austria City Vienna Postal Code 1190 Street Nußdorfer Lände 11 Geofield