Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- University for Continuing Education Krems
- Department
- Human Resource
- Research Field
- Medical sciences » Health sciencesBiological sciences » Biological engineering
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Part-time
- Hours Per Week
- 30
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by an EU programme
- Reference Number
- SB24-0002
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
University for Continuing Education Krems
The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges and tailors its study programs to address them. With 8,000 students coming from 90 countries, the University for Continuing Education Krems combines its many years of experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide outstanding quality in research and teaching at an international level. Situated 60 km from Vienna in the alluring world heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.
The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:
Early Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)
30 hrs./week
Advertisement No. SB24-0002
The advertised position aims to evaluate whether extracellular vesicles isolated from adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells can be 3D bioprinted in order to stimulate cartilage defect healing.
Your tasks
- Conducting experiments to evaluate 3D printability of extracellular vesicles for cartilage repair
- Publishing research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Presenting results at international conferences
- Pursuing and submitting a dissertation in the PhD programme "Regenerative Medicine" within three years (duration of the project)
Your profile
We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:
- Completed university studies (Master/Diploma) in the fields of molecular biology or tissue engineering or comparable studies
- Experience in 3D bioprinting/ additive manufacturing and working with hydrogels
- Knowledge of basic cell culture and analysis methods (e.g. expansion of cells, PCR, Histology, Western Blot)
- Excellent English skills (min. C1)
- Good knowledge in writing scientific texts
- Ability to work independently
- Teamwork skills
Your perspective
- Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited to three years with a minimum salary of EUR 3,578.80 gross per month on a full-time basis (classification as a scientific project staff member according to Kollektivvertrag der Universitäten (collective agreement of universities) §49 VwGr. B1)
- Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems
- Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI)
Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position.
The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 15. April 2024 via our online tool: Vacancies - University for Continuing Education Krems (donau-uni.ac.at)
Your application should include:
- Cover letter (max. two pages)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Degrees and transcripts
Requirements
- Research Field
- Biological sciences » Biological engineering
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- University for Continuing Education Krems
- Country
- Austria
- State/Province
- Lower Austria
- City
- Krems an der Donau
- Postal Code
- 3500
- Street
- Dr.-Karl-Dorrek Straße 30
Where to apply
- Website
Contact
- State/Province
- Lower-Austria
- City
- Krems an der Donau
- Website
- Street
- Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30
- Postal Code
- 3500
- bewerbung@donau-uni.ac.at