University assistant predoctoral

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University assistant predoctoral

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 11/10/2024 | Working hours: 30.00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)

Limited contract until: 09/30/2025

Job ID: 3133

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

The "Pharmaceutical Biotechnology" research group (Prof. Dr. Sergey B. Zotchev) within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a temporary vacancy for a temporary position (temporary replacement for the duration of the employee's absence) for a University Assistant praedoc (PhD) to investigate bacteria isolated from various environmental sources for their ability to biosynthesize novel natural products. Eventually discovered new natural products can serve as candidates for drug development aimed at fighting a variety of human diseases, including microbial infections and cancer. Our research includes advanced approaches of "genome mining" that reveal true biosynthetic potential of bacteria that otherwise is not manifested in the laboratory conditions.

The candidate will use conventional cultivation as well as genetic manipulation of selected bacteria, to boost natural product biosynthesis. Both native and recombinant bacteria will be analyzed for production of novel natural products, which will be then purified and subjected to structural and biological characterization.

We expect that a successful candidte will actively engage in research and teaching and provide support in administrative affairs, which means:

• Conducting research projects in the field of microbial biotechnology.
• Generating recombinant bacteria.
• Testing bacteria for the production of new natural products.
• Data analysis.
• Contributing to collaborative projects.
• Contributing to writing publications and grants.

• You have an above average Master's degree or similar in micobiology, molecular genetics, pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry or a similar field.
• You have a profound interest in microbial biotechnology and natural products.
• You are open-minded and eager to learn.
• You are goal-oriented and have a high motivation to strive for scientific excellence.
• You have experience in microbiological techniques (is a must)
• You have basic knowledge in molecular biology (is a plus).
• You have experience in molecular cloning (is a plus).
• You have a very good command of written and spoken English (is a must).
• You have a good command of written and spoken German (is a plus).

The employment duration is initially limited until 30.09.2025. Job grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade. The basic salary of € 3.578,80 per month (brutto) is offered.

You will be part of a young, diverse and ambitious team in a healthy and fair working atmosphere. Al our team members enjoy flexible and family-friendly working hours. The lab is easily accessible by public transport. You will be given numerous opportunities to acquire and deepen your skills from a broad repertoire of internal training and coaching opportunities - all for free.

Use our job portal/Apply now button to apply for this position nd your application documents should include:

• a letter of intent summarizing your research interests.
• a scientific curriculum vitae.
• degree certificates (master's/diploma).
• 2 reference letters.

Sergey Zotchev

sergey.zotchev@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 10/31/2024