Postdoc in T cell biology / developmental biology

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow who is interested to investigate transcriptional control mechanisms regulating murine and human Th cell differentiation, in particular assessing the role of the BTB-ZF transcription factor MAZR and its isoforms. Moreover, we will explore MAZR function during murine embryonic development. The experimental strategies to address our research interests include multi-color flow-cytometry, a variety of immunological tools, biochemical and molecular approaches, retroviral-mediated gene transduction into hematopoietic stem cells, next generation sequencing, mass spectrometry and mouse molecular genetics tools.

PUBLICATIONS RELATED TO THE RESEARCH TOPIC

• Bilic et al, Nature Immunol, 7(4) PMID: 16491076
• Ellmeier W, and Taniuchi, I. Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology. 381: PMID: 24850219
• Sakaguchi et al, Nat Immunol. 11(5) PMID: 20383150
• Sakaguchi et al, J Immunol. 195(6) PMID: 26254341
• Andersen et al, Cell Rep. 29(13) PMID: 31875552

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in life sciences with an excellent productivity record
• Track record in molecular and/or cellular immunology (in particular T cell biology)
• Experience in working with mouse models would be advantageous
• Strong motivation to engage in the project and to work independently

OUR OFFER

Being part of an Austrian Science Fund (FWF) funded research project in an international research group that investigates the molecular regulation of T cell-mediated immunity at the Institute of Immunology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria, embedded in a stimulating and international interdisciplinary research environment with access to state-of-the-art technology.

SALARY and APPOINTMENT DURATION

The monthly gross salary will be in accordance with the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) rates: (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs/ )

The postdoctoral fellow position is initially for 2 years with a possibility to extend for additional 12 months.

APPLICATION

Electronic applications must include the following documents in a single PDF file:

Applications (subject heading “Application for Postdoc-Position”) or questions about the open position and project should be e-mailed to: [email protected]

The call is open from October 1, 2021 until the position is filled. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Zoom interviews and/or personal interviews. Starting date is as soon as possible.