Senior Scientist (Doctorate/PhD)

• 15.03.2023
• for 4 years, possibility for a permanent position depending on requirement and performance evaluation

Senior Scientist with PhD (40 hours/week), Institute of Biochemistry starting 03/15/2023 for 4 years, possibility of tenure track in case of continued requirement and positive performance evaluation.Main Duties: Independent research activity in the field of signal transduction of the PI3K-mTOR network and metabolism under stress. Supervision of students incl. supervision of bachelor theses, if required co-supervision of master and diploma as well as PhD theses; assistance in research, teaching and administrative tasks; independent teaching of courses and holding of examinations. Supervision of the microscopy unit at the Institute of Biochemistry. Required qualifications: Degree in natural sciences (PhD. or Dr.rer.nat. in biology/chemistry); Long-term experience in the field of metabolic signal transduction; Profound knowledge in protein biochemistry (incl. immunoprecipitation and enzyme assays for kinases and methyltransferases); Confident knowledge of written and spoken English, proven by own publications as well as international experience of at least 3 years in a non-German speaking country in a natural science environment.Desired qualifications: Knowledge in biochemistry, systems biology (modeling of dynamic networks) and mass spectrometry for proteomics and post-translational modifications (phosphorylation and methylation). Detailed, methodological knowledge in imaging analyses (microscopy incl. immunoflourescence and proximity ligation assays); molecular biology knowledge (e.g. cloning, CRISPR/Cas9 editing); handling of radioactive substances (proven by certificates);German language skills; Communication skills and ability to work in a team, demonstrated by supervision of successful bachelor/master theses and technical assistants in scientific teams.

We are looking forward to receiving your online application.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) including the salary can be found here:
https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13115

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