University Assistant Post-Doc 2026/0258

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna); Osterreich; On-site; PEN 135,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) seeks a motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong in vitro background to join the Pharmacology and Toxicology team. The project focuses on inflammatory and metabolic alterations, barrier dysfunction, and host–pathogen interactions.

You will establish complex in vitro models and contribute to translational research across in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo approaches.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a scientist with a PhD/doctoral degree in life sciences, veterinary medicine, medicine or a related discipline and a strong track record in experimental biomedical research.
• Hands‑on expertise in mammalian cell culture and development and application of advanced in vitro models.
• Experience with barrier or co‑culture models, primary cells, organoids, organ‑on‑a‑chip systems, infection models, imaging, flow cytometry or molecular analyses is particularly relevant.
• English and German (B2 level or higher) spoken and written; university teaching experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and advance complex in vitro models, such as barrier models, organoids and organ‑on‑a‑chip systems.
• Contribute to translational research integrating in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo approaches.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and supervise students as needed.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

In vitro model development

Organ-on-a-chip

Organoids

Imaging

Flow cytometry

Education

PhD in life sciences or veterinary medicine

Tools

Barrier models

Co-culture models

Infection models

Job description

Organisation/Company Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 28 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/0258 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong experimental in vitro background to join our Pharmacology and Toxicology research team. Our research investigates disease mechanisms with a particular interest in inflammatory and metabolic alterations, tissue and barrier dysfunction, and host–pathogen interactions. Current projects focus on insult‑induced neurological disorders, including acquired epilepsies, while expanding towards systemic and organ‑specific diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders. The successful candidate will establish and advance complex in vitro models, such as barrier models, organ‑on‑a‑chip systems and organoids, and contribute to translational research integrating in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo approaches.

Main Research Field: Veterinary medicine , regenerative medicine

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Specific Requirements

We are looking for a scientist with a PhD/doctoral degree in life sciences, veterinary medicine, medicine or a related discipline and a strong track record in experimental biomedical research. Applicants should have hands‑on expertise in mammalian cell culture and the development and application of advanced in vitro models. Experience with barrier or co‑culture models, primary cells, organoids, organ‑on‑a‑chip systems, infection models, imaging, flow cytometry or molecular analyses is particularly relevant. A research background in neuroscience is welcome but not essential; expertise in inflammation, metabolism, infection biology, or gastrointestinal research is equally relevant. U niversity teaching experience (supervision of students , lectures and courses) as well as written and spoken English and German (B2 level or higher) are required. Experience in scientific publishing, collaborative research and student supervision is desirable.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages GERMAN Level Good

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Additional Information

Additional comments

Career Stage: Experienced Researcher (Post-Doc)

Research Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Only the German version of the job advertisement is binding.

The English version is for information purpose only.