University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Johannes Kepler University

Department

Institute of Pharmacology

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology
Physics » Biophysics
Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

13 Mar 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

62030-2024-000668

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:

University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a Full-time, six-year position at the Institute of Pharmacology

Job Reference Number: 62030-2024-000668

The Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University Linz is one of the youngest medical faculties in German-speaking countries. A position as a university assistant with a doctorate or PhD is being advertised at the Institute of Pharmacology.

Job Duties:

• Participation in the teaching and organizational tasks of the Institute for Pharmacology of the Medical Faculty and in the supervision of students
• Co-supervision of doctoral students
• Supervision of bachelor's and master's theses
• Support in the labor organization and maintenance, as well as in the supervision of the institute's technical facilities
• Application and implementation of independent research projects
• Mentoring of (including non-German speaking) students

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in a field of biology, biotechnology, biophysics or comparable fields
• Profound knowledge of immunology and pharmacology
• Experience with cell culture work and biochemical and molecular biological methods, including biochemical signaling, in particular substrate-kinase interactions
• Experience with electrophysiological techniques, especially patch-clamp methods
• Experience with imaging and microscopy techniques, especially Calcium imaging, live cell imaging and FRET
• Experience with university teaching and participation in internships
• Experience in organizing course-related events
• Very good Knowledge of English and German is required (German and English at least level C1, preferably C2)
• Ability to work in a team, loyalty and service orientation
• Ability to conduct independent research

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 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: 03/13/2024.

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 62030-2024-000668“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Kerstin Kremser, E-mail: [email protected] .

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences » Biology

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Biophysics

Education Level

PhD 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