University Assistant (PhD position)

Job Description:

Your tasks:

• University Assistant - Dissertation position (20 hours/week - upon submission of the dissertation agreement, the employment level will be increased to 30 hours/week), Institute of Zoology from 01 June 2025 for 4 years. Main tasks: Dissertation in the field of developmental biology, mechanobiology and quantitative imaging; Independent research towards a PhD in developmental biology, mechanobiology and quantitative imaging with a focus on mechano-signalling pathways in tissue development and plasticity; Application of interdisciplinary research methods, including molecular biology, live cell imaging and biophysical techniques; Working on zebrafish and performing transgenesis experiments; In vivo and in vitro assays for single cell analyses and embryos. Independent teaching and co-supervision of Bachelor and Master students; writing of scientific publications and communication of research results at conferences, seminars and meetings as well as participation in relevant training courses; participation in ongoing research projects as well as administrative support in project reporting, organisation and implementation. 

Your profile:

• Completed subject-related Master's, Magister or Diplom degree programme
• Practical experience in molecular biology, imaging techniques and quantitative data analysis
• Strong academic performance and motivation for scientific research
• High proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Strong communication skills, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Team player with a collaborative attitude
• Please enclose written reflections on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages)

Euraxess:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/platforms/jobs/139/BIO-15051

The description associated with this job duties and requirements can be found at:

https://www.uibk.ac.at/personalabteilung/wissenschaftliches_personal/profile-wiss-personal/dissertationsstellen.html

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!

https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by 20.06.2025 stating the code BIO-15051

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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 particularely 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.