- JOB
- Austria
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Medical University of Innsbruck
- Department
- Human resources
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- To be defined
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We offer 6 fully funded positions at different education levels. PhD students will join the “Cellular Basis of Disease” (CBD) at the Medical University of Innsbruck (https://phd-cbdiseases.i-med.ac.at/) or the “Aging and Regeneration” PhD Program at the University of Innsbruck (https://www.uibk.ac.at/projects/dp-age-reg/).Innsbruck is a vibrant student town that offers the perfect fusion of high-quality academic training with a unique surrounding for people interested in out-door action at your doorstep.
The Application:
If interested, please send your application in a single PDF to: innsbruck.recruitment@gmail.com
Applications should contain a cover letter (1 page), CV (max. 3 pages), names and contact details of 2 referees, academic certificates. Please indicate two of the projects/topics most appealing to you from the list below in your cover letter.
Your Profile:
- PhD applicants must have an MD or MSc in Life Sciences, Physics or Computer Sciences
- The Postdoc applicant must have a PhD in a relevant area and a documented publication record
- Fluency in English (oral and writing)
- Keen to explore the unknown, motivated/enthusiastic team player, able to start in 2023
Offered Projects & PIs involved:
Project Organelle proteostasis in cellular quiescence andgrowth
- PhD position: Regulation of ER-Proteostasis by cell growth and mechanobiology (Hesso Farhan)
- PhD or Postdoc position: How lysosomes affect organelle proteostasis and cell growth (Lukas A. Huber)
- PhD position: KICSTOR in ER-lysosome crosstalk during cell growth (Mariana Araujo)
- PhD position: How mTOR regulators control the ER-lysosome crosstalk and cell growth (Kathrin Thedieck)
- PhD position: Differential control of sphingolipid homeostasis by ORMDL family proteins (Oliver Schmidt)
- PhD or Postdoc position: Amino acid transporters in cell growth and quiescence (David Teis).
We offer:
- Immersion in a stimulating scientific culture and international cooperation
- State-of-the-art facilities with novel scientific technologies and infrastructure
- A multitude of training opportunities and career support
- Flexible starting dates between May and November 2023
- Competitive salaries with full social security coverage
- Support by the Women's Empowerment & Mentoring Unit, Targeted encouragement for women's academic careers, Support by The Department for Childcare and Compatibility with the aim of supporting employees in balancing work & family
Where to apply
- innsbruck.recruitment@gmail.com
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
Additional Information
Additional comments
The Medical University of Innsbruck is one of the largest educational facilities for doctors and medical researchers in Austria. The range of offered studies include human medicine, dentistry and molecular medicine. In addition theoretical and clinical PhD programs are carried through. The cooperation of the Medical University of Innsbruck and the general country hospital of Innsbruck provides a maximum patient care at a modern level. The University Hospital guarantees access to all state-of-the-art procedures. Innsbruck provides a broad and large-scaled professional environment to scientists, medical doctors and staff. In addition the “Heart of the Alps” offers an international flair, a wide range of outdoor sport and leisure activities, and thus a high standard of living.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 6
- Company/Institute
- Medical University of Innsbruck
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Innsbruck
Contact
- City
- Innsbruck
- Website
- Street
- Innrain 52
- Postal Code
- 6020
- personal@i-med.ac.at