University assistant:in with doctorate (m/w/d) in bioinformatic

Your Responsibilities

• Autonomous research and publication activities in the field of genomics, gene regulation, cell-cell communication with a focus on molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular diseases and/or aging
• Integrative bioinformatic analysis of complex multimodal datasets using R and Python (e.g. RNA, epigenetic modifications, single cell resolution, spatial resolution)
• Develop, optimize and standardize analysis code (e.g. for gene regulatory mechansisms, cell-cell communication)
• Set-up online portals to disseminate data sets (e.g. from single cell analysis)
• Contribution to research data management
• Participate in existing research projects and development of new research projects
• Conceptualise and implement autonomous research projects and contribute to acquisition of necessary third-party funding
• Present and discuss findings at regular internal and external meetings and conferences
• Autonomous teaching of courses and conducting of examinations in Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Supervise students and train new personnel
• Participate in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures
  
  

Your Profile

• Completed doctorate/PhD in the area Bioinformatics or Life Sciences
• Strong interest in genomics, gene regulation, epigenomics and cardiovascular biology
• Excellent skills in R and/or Python
• Experience in the analysis of NGS-based datasets (e.g. RNA-seq)
• Experience in the analysis of epigenomic datasets (preferred)
• Experience in the analysis of genomics data at the single cell level and/or with spatial resolution (preferred)
• Successful international publication record.
• Experience of applying for third party research (preferred)
• Highly committed and motivated approach to academic work
• Independent, goal-oriented approach to work
• Excellent social skills and ability to work in a international and interdisciplinary team
• Enjoys mentoring students
• Excellent sense of personal responsibility and organisational capabilities
• Excellent written and spoken english language skills
  
  

We Offer

• Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
• Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
• Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
• Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
• Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity is lived.
• Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
  
  

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 69,060.60 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

Equality Principle

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.

Application Documents

The Following Documents Are Required For An Application

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Academic CV
• Contact information for three references
  
  

Organisational Unit

The Preissl laboratory at the departmant of Pharmacology and Toxicology at the Pharmaceutical Institute aims to uncover molecular processes of development and aging as well as to identify novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and other pathologies. A particular focus is on the investigation of epigenetic mechanisms, gene regulation and cell-cell communication.

About Us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

If you have questions, please contact Prof. Sebastian Preissl I sebastian.preissl@uni-graz.at