University Assistant (postdoc)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• Independent research activities with a focus on protein engineering and the development of novel expression/selection systems for the expression of recombinant proteins
• Independent organisation of courses and holding of examinations
• Supervision of students incl. Supervision of bachelor theses; if required, co-supervision of master's and diploma theses as well as PhD theses
• Assumption of research, teaching and management tasks

Your profile:

• Completed scientific studies (PhD. Or Dr.rer.nat. In biology/chemistry or related field);
• Experience in the field of expression of recombinant proteins; selection of proteases using the PROFICS method (PRotease Optimisation via Fusion-Inhibited Carbamoyltransferase-based Selection)
• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, DNA and protein biochemistry (incl. Chromatography and protein purification (IMAC, SEC), activity assays of proteases/enzymes and design of plasmids for protein expression, gel electrophoresis, error prone PCR, overlap extension PCR, PRIMER design, site directed mutation, golden gate cloning, cultivation of bacterial cells
• Desirable qualifications: Experience in mass spectrometry (e.g. Analysis of mass spectrometric data) and programming skills (R, Python, PyMol) are desirable
• Communication and teamwork skills, demonstrated by supervision of successful bachelor/master theses and technical assistants in scientific teams
• Excellent written and spoken English skills, demonstrated by publications

Our offer:

With us, you can expect exciting tasks, flexible working hours, a family-friendly working environment, attractive training and development opportunities, a paid lunch break, a meal allowance and much more!

28.10.2024 stating the code CHEM-PHARM-14632

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The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularly true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

Following Austrian disability legislation, qualified persons are strongly encouraged to apply.