Graduate Teaching Assistant (Diploma/Master)

17 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Department of Pathophysiology

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine
Technology » Biotechnology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

15 May 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

62022-2024-000779

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer 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 24,000 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 at Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have an immediate job opening for a:

Graduate Teaching Assistant (must hold a Diploma/Master's degree) for a Full-time, four-year position at the Department of Pathophysiology

Job Reference Number: 62022-2024-000779

A newly established research group within the department of pathophysiology is looking for a highly motivated PhD student. The group focuses on the development of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) using cell and tissue culture systems to reduce the need for animal testing and basic and applied medical research. The initial focus will be on cardiac research but expansion to additional tissues and systems is planned within a year. The group is still in the startup phase and looking for a talented person to support the team. Bringing in own ideas and interests is welcomed.

Job Duties:

• Independent planning, performance and evaluation of experiments within a given project on the topic of "non animal models"
• Performing cell culture experiments and maintaining routine cell cultures
• Establishment of innovative cell culture and analytical protocols, particularly in the area of 3D cell cultures, co-cultures and microfluidic systems
• Innovative combination of technology and biology (e.g. biosensors, 3D bio-printing, organ-on-a-chip systems)
• Support of smooth laboratory operation: tidiness and organization, maintenance of material supplies, coordiation within the team and with other work groups, diligent use of research equipment
• Participation in documentation and reporting of research results (data processing and presentation, internal and external reports, protocols, scientific publications)
• Documentation for quality assurance
• Support with writing of research grant proposals
• Presentation of research results (e.g. posters, oral presentations)
• Support in university teaching
• Training and guidance of new team members

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a degree in a scientific master or diploma study (medicine, biotechnology, medical science etc) or similar qualification
• Well-versed in cell culture methods (experience with stem cells and differentiation preferred) or alternatively special skills in biosensors or microfluidic systems
• Knowledge in basic techniques of molecular biology, biochemistry and tissue analysis: e.g. fluorescence microscopy, flow cytometry, metabolic analysis, biosensors
• Special knowledge in one or more of the following topics preferred: 3D cell culture, co-cultures, microfluidics, biosensors, ion channels, metabolic diseases (e.g. diabetes), immunology
• Knowledge of electronic data processing; knowledge in computer aided design preferred
• Communication skills in German and English for interaction an an international work environment (CEFR level English at least B2; in case German skill level is below B2, English needs to be on level C1 or higher)
• High social and team competence
• Outstanding motivation to learn new skills and technologies
• Interdisciplinary communications skills (medicine, biology, technology, computer science etc)
• Very high degree of diligence and reliability
• Intrinsic motivation, commitment, flexibility and endurance

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 3,578.80 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
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 05/15/2024.

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.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 62022-2024-000779“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: DI (FH) Verena Charwat, E-mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Technology » Biotechnology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Johannes Kepler University Linz

Country

Austria

City

Linz

Postal Code

4040

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://karriere.jku.at/engage/jobexchange/showJobOfferDetail.do?jobOfferId=0cc…

Contact

City

Linz

Website

https://www.jku.at/en/the-jku/careers-entrepreneurial-opportunities/work-at-the-jku/job-openings/

Street

Altenberger Straße 69

Postal Code

4040

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED