Senior Scientist — DNA Repair & Structural Biology (Remote)

University of Vienna

Wien

On-site

EUR 52,000 - 62,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Flexible hours
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Internal training opportunities

Job summary

The University of Vienna's Max Perutz Labs seeks a Senior Scientist with deep expertise in DNA repair, protein biochemistry and biochemical reconstitution, ideally complemented by structural biology experience. The Matos laboratory emphasizes mechanistic biology, meiotic recombination and chromosome biology, using biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and advanced imaging.

The successful candidate will lead mechanistic projects, purify and characterize protein complexes, and contribute to

Qualifications

  • PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, genetics or related field.
  • Strong background in DNA repair, homologous recombination and chromosome biology.
  • Extensive hands-on experience in protein expression, purification, biochemistry and reconstitution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead mechanistic research projects addressing DNA repair and recombination.
  • Develop and conduct biochemical reconstitution and protein interaction assays.
  • Integrate structural approaches to study protein–DNA complexes when needed.
  • Supervise and train students and junior researchers.
  • Present findings at national and international meetings.
  • Contribute to teaching and lab management.

Skills

DNA repair
Protein biochemistry
Biochemical reconstitution
Structural biology
Cryo-EM
X-ray crystallography

Education

PhD in biochemistry / molecular biology / structural biology

Tools

Cryo-EM facilities
X-ray crystallography

Job description

The University of Vienna's Max Perutz Labs seeks a Senior Scientist with deep expertise in DNA repair, protein biochemistry and biochemical reconstitution, ideally complemented by structural biology experience. The Matos laboratory emphasizes mechanistic biology, meiotic recombination and chromosome biology, using biochemistry, genetics, cell biology and advanced imaging.

The successful candidate will lead mechanistic projects, purify and characterize protein complexes, and contribute to

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