The Vetmeduni teaches, undertakes research and offers services designed to guarantee the
health of animals in Austria. We view our work as our contribution to ensuring human health
and the health of our animal companions as well as to the production of healthy food. To
help us meet these objectives
Our Centre for Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences and
Pathobiology, is looking for an
University Assistant (Pre-Doc)
PhD-student in the field of membrane/protein
biophysics
Grade: B1 Pre-Doc
Level of employment: 30 hours per week
Duration of contract: limited to 3 years*
Deadline for applications NEW: 28.02.2025
Reference number: 2024/0334
*until the completion of the PhD-Programme, at the longest for 3 years
Responsibilities and tasks
Independent research activities in the field of mitochondrial uncoupler proteins
Collaboration in research projects as well as in teaching, organizational and
administrative tasks
Participation in academic teaching in accordance with the collective agreement, as well
as participation in taking examinations, including the supervision of students
Necessary education, qualifications and knowledge on taking up employment
Completed studies in (bio)physics, (bio)chemistry, bioengineering, nanotechnology or
molecular biology (diploma, bachelor’s or master’s degree with 300 ECTS)
Good knowledge of English (B2)
Desirable qualifications and skills
Experience with the production of recombinant membrane proteins and techniques for
their characterization
Experience with silver staining and western blot
Good presentation skills
We offer
Top university: the Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic institutions in Europe to
offer education in and undertake research on veterinary medicine
Stable employer
The Vetmeduni teaches, undertakes research and offers services designed to guarantee the
health of animals in Austria. We view our work as our contribution to ensuring human health
and the health of our animal companions as well as to the production of healthy food. To
help us meet these objectives,
Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria
www.vetmeduni.ac.at
Ref: 2024/0334
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Attractive campus
Opportunities for further training, both personal and in connection with your career
Preventive and medical health care
Diversity- and family-friendly culture
Childcare facilities, both in term time and during holidays
Many attractive fringe benefits
Staff events
Minimum salary
The minimum salaries at universities are governed by a collective bargaining agreement. At
the level given above, the minimum salary amounts to EUR 3,714.80 gross per month
(based on full-time employment).
Applications
We shall be happy to receive your application, quoting reference number 2024/0334, by email
to bewerbungen@vetmeduni.ac.at. Please do not forget to include the reference
number, or we shall not be able to assign your application to the correct position.
In accordance with § 41 of the 2002 Universities Act, the Vetmeduni is striving to increase
the proportion of female staff members, particularly in leadership positions, and to achieve a
balanced ratio of men and women on its staff, especially the scientific staff, and would thus
welcome applications from qualified females. If women are underrepresented (below 50%),
female candidates who are as well qualified as the most appropriate male candidates will be
given preference, provided that there is no reason to prefer a particular males candidate.
There is no cost for applying for the position. However, candidates have no rights to
reimbursement of any travel and accommodation costs that may arise in connection with
their applications.
The Vetmeduni is proud to hold the certificate “hochschuleundfamilie” (university and family)
and thus welcomes applications from people with families. We also welcome applications
from persons with disabilities or chronic conditions.
Further information
Prof. Elena Pohl
+43 1 25077 – 4570
elena.pohl@vetmeduni.ac.at
www.vetmeduni.ac.at