University Assistant postdoctoral

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University Assistant postdoctoral

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 04/10/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 04/09/2028

Job ID: 3664

Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!

Your future place will be at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Division for Pharmaceutical Technology & Biopharmacy - Working Group of Prof. Christoph Rademacher. To date, there is no approved, marketed nanomedicine that specifically targets a particular cell subset to deliver therapeutics. With the advent of mRNA technology, the treatment of patients will be revolutionized in the future. A huge impact on human health through targeted drug delivery is expected. This project advances the development of targeted drug delivery systems with the aim of achieving high cell specificity in vitro and in vivo.

This position is limited until 09.04.2028.

Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• In this project, the development of targeted drug delivery systems will be advanced with the aim of achieving high cell specificity in vitro as well as in vivo. Already developed small molecules are exposed on nanoparticles to achieve active targeting of receptors on the target cells. Therefore, the applicant should be familiar with the concept of targeted delivery.
• The successful candidate should be familiar with cell culture techniques, cultivation of primary cells, design of cell-based assays using flow cytometry and imaging techniques.
• Knowledge in the design and execution of basic animal experiments, as well as the formulation of lipid-based nanoparticles is an advantage.
• We are looking for a motivated person who fits well into an international and multidisciplinary research environment. A good command of English is required. A background in immunology with an interest in targeted drug delivery is desirable, alternatively a solid background in pharmaceutical or biotechnological sciences with a focus on targeted drug delivery and an interest in immunology. Good project and time management skills as well as careful documentation of work are expected..
• You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies
• Doctoral degree, excellent knowledge of immunology, biotechnology or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Didactic skills / experience in e-learning
• IT skills (MS Office, FlowJo)
• Excellent knowledge of English (C1) written and spoken
• Team player and high social/communicative skills

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 3 years.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

• With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
• With your list of publications
• With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
• Doctoral Degree
• Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
• ...
• Via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Christoph Johannes Heinrich Rademacher

christoph.rademacher@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: 02/28/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)