Postdoctoral Fellow in Mass Sectometry-based Proteomics applied to Human Health

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Mass Sectometry-based Proteomics applied to Human Health

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Job vacancy starting: 06/01/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY) | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)

Limited contract until: 05/31/2031

Job ID: 3815

Are you passionate about developing and applying cutting-edge mass spectrometry-based proteomics (in collaboration with our industry collaborator Bruker) and advanced data analysis to tackle relevant health challenges? Then come and join our lab (headed by Prof. Manuela Schmidt) at the Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology and at the newly established University Vienna – Bruker Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics (headed by Dr. David Gomez-Varela), University of Vienna, Austria.

Your future workplace is situated at the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University Center Althanstraße (UZA II), where research groups work in the pharmaceutical sciences, nutritional sciences and biology. Our translational research focuses on the molecular underpinnings of chronic pain and the dynamics of host-microbiome interactions in health and disease. Methodologically, we combine molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, preclinical mouse models and the latest (meta)proteomics techniques. Our research lives from our fruitful collaborations with basic researchers, bioinformaticians and clinicians facilitating forward and reverse translation of our research results. Importantly, our research highly benefits from innovative methodological expertise and collaboration with the University Vienna – Bruker Center of Excellence for Metaproteomics.

The position holder will work on elucidating the dynamics of the proteome and the metaproteome in preclinical mouse models and in clinical projects. Candidates need expert knowledge in biochemistry and mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Hands-on knowledge of quantitative mass spectrometry (DDA and DIA) and strong expertise in data analysis (using R and/or Python) are a must-criteria for this position.

Candidates having additional expertise in pain research, (meta)proteomics or preclinical disease models will be given preference. Above all, we seek a skilled and dedicated person, who enjoys science and shares our passion for research!

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in medicine, biology, pharmacy or related fields.
• Strong hands-on expertise in quantitative mass spectrometry (DDA and DIA) and respective data analysis using R and/or Python. Candidates having experience in pain research, (meta)proteomics or preclinical disease models will be given preference.
• Fluent in English (in speech and writing)

• Open, collaborative and curious personality
• Pro-active approach and highly motivated and dedicated attitude attitude towards performing research
• High social and collaborative skills.
• Outstanding ability to work in a team.
• Outstanding ability to work independently and in a self-driven manner.
• Prominent management skills.
• Advanced communication skills, proven ability to communicate with specialists from other fields.
• Highly organized style of work and outstanding ability to document procedures and experiments in detail and in accordance to legal requirements.
• High interest for teaching the next generation of pharmacy students and scientists.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and lead projects on host-microbiome interactions in humans and mice
• Plan and perform experiments using quantitative mass spectrometry (DDA and DIA).
• Analyze (meta)proteomics data using R and/or Python.
• Oversee and support the operation and maintenance of mass spectrometers
• Write manuscripts using acquired results and support funding applications.
• Manage collaborative projects within our research group and with our collaboration
• Contribute to teaching Bsc and Msc students of pharmacy in lectures and practical courses.
• Supervise research projects of Msc and PhD students.

Work-life balance: Our lab members enjoy flexible working hours.

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

Affordable living cost and great public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public.

Training & Coaching: Opportunity to continuously deepen your University of Vienna offers over 600 courses to choose from, free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year). The position is financed for a total of six years and is available starting June 1st, 2025.

Equal opportunities for all: We look forward to diverse personalities the team!

• Your scientific curriculum vitae highlighting your exceptional fit for this.
• Your letter of intent, which emphasizes your motivation for this position.
• Your summary of research interests within the context of pain or host-microbiome interactions (max. 1 page).
• Your list of publications highlighting those with relevance for this position.
• Proof of your Doctoral Degree.
• Contact details of people who could provide references.
• Send all documents via our job portal/ Apply now - button

Manuela Schmidt

manuela_schmidt@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: 03/31/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)