University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

EDU Passport LLC; Linz; Vor Ort; EUR 51.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Stable employer

Campus environment with good transport

Continual educational opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Johannes Kepler University Linz seeks a University Assistant with a PhD to join the Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Hematology and Internal Oncology for a full-time, temporary appointment.

The role involves performing molecular biology experiments, mentoring students, publishing results, and collaborating in interdisciplinary teams. The position offers a minimum gross monthly salary of €5,014.30 under the collective agreement (CA) and runs until 28/06/2028.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, or a related field completed.
• Experience with techniques for investigating lipid metabolism and metabolic dysfunction.
• Proficiency in routine molecular and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy.
• Ability to analyze experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism.
• Basic knowledge of computational tools for transcriptomics and multi-omics data analysis.
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
• Strong English communication skills (B2); German preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform molecular and cell biology experiments in hematology/oncology.
• Analyze data using GraphPad Prism and statistics.
• Apply computational tools for transcriptomics and multi-omics analyses.
• Supervise and mentor students in the lab.
• Prepare and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams.

Kenntnisse

English communication (B2)

Team collaboration

Mentoring students

Ausbildung

PhD inCell Biology/related field

First-author publication

Tools

GraphPad Prism

CRISPR

Jobbeschreibung

Job Location

Global

Job Description

The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a: University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph. D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position (can be extended)

Organizational unit: Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Hematology and Internal Oncology

Entry date: 11/02/2026

Term from 11/02/2026

Temporary employment to: 06/28/2028

Job Reference Number: 61080-2026-002139

Job Duties

• Perform routine molecular and cell biology experiments, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
• Analysis of experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
• Application of basic computational tools for the analysis of transcriptomics -and multi-omics data
• Conducting scientific research related to cellular stress, metabolic regulation, and aging mechanisms
• Supervision, guidance, and mentoring of students
• Preparation and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals
• Collaboration within interdisciplinary research teams

Your Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, or a related field
• Experience with techniques for investigating lipid metabolism and metabolic dysfunction
• Proficiency in routine molecular and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
• Ability to analyze experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
• Basic knowledge of computational tools for transcriptomics and multi-omics data analysis
• At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
• Strong English communication skills (B2), German level is not demanded but preferred
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a scientific team
• Experience in student supervision and mentoring

What We Offer

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA)
• Job Grade: B1
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)

Application due date: 10/26/2026

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women.

If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yong Yu, P [phone], E-mail: yong. yu@jku. at . Location: Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz