18 Jan 2024
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Medical University of Vienna- Department
University Clinic of Dentistry- Research Field
Biological sciences » Biology
Medical sciences » Medicine- Researcher Profile
First Stage Researcher (R1)- Country
Austria- Application Deadline
18 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)- Type of Contract
Temporary- Job Status
Part-time- Hours Per Week
30- Offer Starting Date
1 May 2024- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by an EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
A PhD position is available in an Austrian Science Fund (FWF)-funded project at the Competence Center Periodontal Research at the Medical University of Vienna, University Clinic of Dentistry.
In our laboratory, we are highly interested in exploring the fundamental mechanisms involved in periodontal health and diseases as well as periodontal regeneration. We are especially focused on the mechanisms of periodontal inflammation in periodontitis and during orthodontic tooth movement. Our proximity to the Clinical Divisions of the University Clinic of Dentistry allows us to be in constant exchange with specialists in the different dental disciplines and link our basic science to clinical research.
The specific project for which we are seeking a highly motivated PhD student is focused on the immunomodulatory activities of periodontal ligament-derived mesenchymal stromal cells during orthodontic tooth movement.
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: according to the FWF’s personnel costs schema
Temporary employment: 3 years
Start: not earlier than May 1, 2024
What we offer:
- Full funded PhD project
- Highly motivated and interdisciplinary research environment
- Proximity to well-equipped core facilities of the Medical University of Vienna
- Well-structured PhD program (N790) of the Medical University of Vienna with different kinds of lectures to increase your knowledge in scientific research
- Supervision by two mentors (the PI of the project and the head of the Competence Center Periodontal Research)
- Continuous and uncomplicated exchange with the two mentors
Skills and experience:
Potential candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or any related area. Knowledge of immunology and cell biology is mandatory. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in various cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture work, isolation of primary cells from human tissue and blood, qPCR, and flow cytometry. Experience in bulk RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq, and in bioinformatic analysis of RNAseq data is an advantage. The candidate should also have excellent English (written and oral) and communication skills.
Curriculum vitae, motivation letter, and at least one letter of recommendation should be mailed to:
Christian Behm (Principal Investigator of the project), University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna
e-mail: [email protected]
Application deadline: February 18, 2024
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Potential candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or any related area. Knowledge of immunology and cell biology is mandatory. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in various cell and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture work, isolation of primary cells from human tissue and blood, qPCR, and flow cytometry. Experience in bulk RNAseq, single-cell RNAseq, and in bioinformatic analysis of RNAseq data is an advantage. The candidate should also have excellent English (written and oral) and communication skills.
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biology
- Years of Research Experience
- None
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Medical University of Vienna / University Clinic of Dentistry
- Country
- Austria
- State/Province
- Vienna
- City
- Vienna
- Postal Code
- 1090
- Street
- Sensengasse 2A
Where to apply
[email protected]
Contact
- City
Vienna- Website
https://www.unizahnklinik-wien.at/forschung/forschungseinheiten/competence-center-periodontal-research/- Street
Sensengasse 2a- Postal Code
1090
[email protected]- Phone
+43 (0)1 40070-2622- Mobile Phone
+43 (0)1 40070-2622
STATUS: EXPIRED
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