Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Johannes Kepler University
- Department: Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Hematology and Internal Oncology
Offer Description
The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today's job market. In short, we are Upper Austria's largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria's most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, temporary position (can be extended)
Organizational unit: Department of Internal Medicine 3 - Hematology and Internal Oncology
Entry date: 11/02/2026
Term from: 11/02/2026
Temporary employment to: 06/28/2028
Job Reference Number: 61080-2026-002139
Job Duties:
- Perform routine molecular and cell biology experiments, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
- Analysis of experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
- Application of basic computational tools for the analysis of transcriptomics - and multi-omics data
- Conducting scientific research related to cellular stress, metabolic regulation, and aging mechanisms
- Supervision, guidance, and mentoring of students
- Preparation and publication of scientific results in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaboration within interdisciplinary research teams
Your Qualifications:
- Completed Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Molecular Medicine, or a related field
- Experience with techniques for investigating lipid metabolism and metabolic dysfunction
- Proficiency in routine molecular and cell biology techniques, including mammalian cell culture, gene knockdown/editing (siRNA, CRISPR), qPCR, Western blotting, and fluorescence or confocal microscopy
- Ability to analyze experimental data using standard statistical software, such as GraphPad Prism
- Basic knowledge of computational tools for transcriptomics and multi-omics data analysis
- At least one first-author publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal
- Strong English communication skills (B2), German level is not demanded but preferred
- Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a scientific team
- Experience in student supervision and mentoring
What We Offer:
- On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 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
- Exercise and sports classes (USI)
- …and much more
Application due date: 10/26/2026
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.
Space for your future? We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal. For further information, please contact: Assist. Prof. Dr. Yong Yu, P +43 732 2468 8875, E-mail: yong.yu@jku.at.
Location: Krankenhausstraße 5, 4020 Linz
Where to apply
Website: http://www.jku.at/career
Requirements
- Research Field: Biological sciences – Education Level: PhD or equivalent
- Research Field: Chemistry » Biochemistry – Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Johannes Kepler University
- Country: Austria
- City: Linz
- Postal Code: 4020
- Street: Krankenhausstraße 5
Contact
- City: Linz
- Website: http://www.jku.at/career
- Street: Altenberger Straße 69
- Postal Code: 4040
- E-Mail: yong.yu@jku.at
- Phone: +43 732 2468 8875