University Assistant (Doctorate/Ph.D.)

The Medical Faculty of the Johannes Kepler University Linz is one of the youngest medical faculties in German-speaking countries. A position as a university assistant with a doctorate or PhD is being advertised at the Institute of Pharmacology.

Job Duties:

• Participation in the teaching and organizational tasks of the Institute for Pharmacology of the Medical Faculty and in the supervision of students
• Co-supervision of doctoral students
• Supervision of bachelor's and master's theses
• Support in the labor organization and maintenance, as well as in the supervision of the institute's technical facilities
• Application and implementation of independent research projects
• Mentoring of (including non-German speaking) students

Your Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree in a field of biology, biotechnology, biophysics or comparable fields
• Profound knowledge of immunology and pharmacology
• Experience with cell culture work and biochemical and molecular biological methods, including biochemical signaling, in particular substrate-kinase interactions
• Experience with electrophysiological techniques, especially patch-clamp methods
• Experience with imaging and microscopy techniques, especially Calcium imaging, live cell imaging and FRET
• Experience with university teaching and participation in internships
• Experience in organizing course-related events
• Very good Knowledge of English and German is required (German and English at least level C1, preferably C2)
• Ability to work in a team, loyalty and service orientation
• Ability to conduct independent research

What We Offer:

• On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 4,752.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
• Attractive continual educational opportunities
• State-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Dynamic research environment
• Broad range of on-campus dining services/healthy meals (organic food at the cafeteria)
• Exercise and sports classes (USI)
• …and much more

Application Deadline: 03/13/2024.

The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.

How to Apply:

Prospective applicants interested in the multifaceted position are requested to electronically send an application in adherence to the stated criteria together with the requested documentation via our online portal karriere.jku.at/application or to the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Department of Human Resource Management, Altenberger Straße 69, A-4040 Linz. Please include “Job Reference Number 62030-2024-000668“ in your application.

Contact:

If you have questions, please contact: Kerstin Kremser, E-mail: kerstin.kremser@jku.at.