Technical Assistant

Internetchemie; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Vienna's Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research seeks a laboratory manager for cytogenetics and genome size measurement. You will oversee the cytology lab, assist on FWF-funded projects, and support teaching activities.

Requirements include a degree in chemistry or molecular biology, strong IT and communication skills in German and English, and experience with flow cytometry. The role offers a collaborative, international environment with excellent facilities.

Qualifikationen

• Completed relevant degree with a focus on chemistry or molecular biology.
• Comprehensive IT skills (MS Office, Adobe Illustrator).
• Very good written and verbal communication in German and English.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured, service‑oriented way.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular/cell biology.
• Experience in cytology and flow cytometry.

Aufgaben

• General laboratory organization and management.
• Management and supervision of the flow cytometry laboratory, including sample measurement and data analysis.
• DNA extraction and library preparation for NGS.
• Basic analyses of plant chromosomes.
• Technical training and support for students and visiting scientists.
• Support in organizing and delivering courses.
• Participation in research projects.

Kenntnisse

IT user skills

German & English communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Ausbildung

Relevant degree in chemistry or molecular biology

Tools

Flow cytometer

NGS library prep equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Your areas of responsibility

The advertised position is based in the Department of Botany and Biodiversity Research at the University of Vienna, within the Evolutionary Plant Cytogenetics research group (cytogenetics.univie.ac.at), headed by Prof. Dr. Hanna Schneeweiss and located at Rennweg 14, 1030 Vienna.

We are an international team of students and postdocs working on the processes and patterns of genome evolution in plants at different levels of genome organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for the technical management of our cytogenetics and genome size measurement laboratory, contribute to FWF-funded and other research projects, and support regular teaching activities. We offer a friendly, supportive, and scientifically stimulating working environment, as well as well-equipped laboratories and facilities.

Your tasks

• General laboratory organization and management
• Management and supervision of the flow cytometry laboratory, including sample measurement, analysis of raw data, conducting experiments, and documenting results for scientific publications
• DNA extraction and preparation of libraries for NGS (Next Generation Sequencing)
• Basic analyses of plant chromosomes
• Technical training and support for students and visiting scientists in the field of flow cytometry
• Support in the organization and delivery of subject-specific courses
• Participation in FWF-funded and other research projects

Your profile

• Completed relevant degree with a focus on chemistry or molecular biology (e.g. HBLVA Rosensteingasse), or an equivalent qualification
• Comprehensive IT user skills (e.g. MS Office, Adobe Illustrator)
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in German and English
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, a service-oriented approach, and the ability to find solutions independently
• Strong teamwork skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic theoretical and practical knowledge of molecular/cell biology
• Experience in cytology (genome size measurement, karyology), and specifically flow cytometry

What we offer

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a dedicated team with a diverse university background in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2,759,20 (full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to every additional personality in the team!

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women anddiversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

Application deadline:09/28/2026

If you have any content questions, please contact

Gerald Schneeweiss

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