Research Position in Cryo-EM

Universität Wien; Wien; Híbrido; EUR 51.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working hours

Remote/hybrid work options

Training & Coaching

Descripción de la vacante

University of Vienna in Vienna, Austria invites applications for a position focused on cryo‑EM in structural biology. The successful candidate will advance cryo‑EM workflows, work closely with the lab team, and contribute to projects involving nucleic acid–protein complexes and RNA biology.

Independence, proactivity, and teamwork are highly valued. The role offers flexible working arrangements (remote/hybrid and/or part-time options by agreement) within an international academic setting and a

Formación

• Hands-on cryo-EM experience is essential.
• Experience with grid optimization, data collection, and image processing is required.
• Track record in cryo-EM publications or projects is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement cryo-EM workflows for projects in the lab.
• Contribute cryo-EM expertise to collaborative projects and potentially lead an independent research project.
• Work independently, be proactive, and collaborate within the research team.

Conocimientos

Cryo-EM

Grid optimization

Image processing

Structure determination

Descripción del empleo

Your personal sphere of play:

The successful candidate will contribute to structural biology projects across the lab, working closely with other team members on the structural characterization of the molecular systems we study.
An important part of the role will be to develop and implement cryo‑EM workflows for projects in the lab, in close collaboration with the available cryo‑EM facilities. The exact scope of the role will depend on the candidate’s background and experience. This may include contributing cryo‑EM expertise to collaborative projects within the lab as well as, where appropriate, developing and leading an independent research project.

Your future tasks:

Candidates are expected to have hands‑on experience in all of the following:

• Cryo‑EM sample preparation and grid optimization
• Grid screening and data collection
• Cryo‑EM image processing and structure determination

Additional experience in protein biochemistry and structural biology would be valuable. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with nucleic acid‑protein complexes and/or RNA biology.
We are looking for someone who can work independently, is proactive and eager to learn, and enjoys working collaboratively within a research team.

This is part of your personality:

The position is open to candidates with different levels of training and professional experience. We are looking primarily for demonstrated hands‑on experience in cryo‑EM, rather than for a specific academic qualification or career stage.
Candidates should have substantial practical experience in cryo‑EM and a demonstrated track record in the field. Relevant experience may include a PhD involving cryo‑EM research, significant contributions to cryo‑EM publications, or extensive hands‑on experience gained in academic research, a cryo‑EM facility, or industry.

What we offer:

Work‑life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part‑time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed‑term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 5,014.30 (14 times a year) for a period of 2 years / 24 months increases if we can credit professional experience.

Get off to a great start in your new job: the Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

If you have any questions, please contact:

Irma Querques

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Application deadline:11/07/2026