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Technical Support for Molecular Biology and Microscopy 

 74 Max Perutz Labs 

Job vacancy starting: 10/01/2024  | Working hours: 40,00  | Classification CBA: §54 VwGr. IIIb 

Limited contract until: 

Job ID: 2943

This full-time position is initially offered for a period of 3 years, with the possibility of leading to a permanent contract.

About the Max Perutz Labs:

The successful applicant will work in a stimulating scientific environment, the Department for Structural and Computational Biology at the Max Perutz Labs, a research institute established by the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna to provide an environment for excellent, internationally recognized research and education in the eld of Molecular Biology. Dedicated to a mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs aim to link breakthroughs in basic research to advances in human health. The Max Perutz Labs are located at the Vienna Biocenter, one of Europe's hotspots for Life Sciences, and host 44 research groups, involving around 400 scientists and staff from more than 40 nations.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The group of Prof. Jonas Ries is searching for a lab technician. 

The group ‘Advanced microscopy and cellular dynamics’ is part of the Department of Structural and Computational Biology at the Perutz Labs and located at the Vienna Biocenter Campus (VBC). The Ries group develops super-resolution microscopy technologies for structural cell biology and uses them to investigate molecular machineries in cells. 

Your future tasks:

• You will assist the lab members on the biology/biochemistry side in their projects, including cell culture of mammalian and yeast cells, cloning techniques, protein purification, sample preparation for microscopy, and microscopy measurements.
• In addition you will be responsible for the organization of the daily laboratory operation, which includes the purchase, organization and management of laboratory equipment and consumables as well as the creation and maintenance of stock collections and the digital platforms that sustain and coordinate the daily work of the group.
• Among the responsibilities of the technician will also be the training and guiding of new lab members in all techniques used in the group, as well as compliance of the group with rules and safety procedures.

This is part of your personality: 

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• You have excellent understanding of the theoretical and technical principles of common techniques in protein biochemistry and molecular biology, such as molecular cloning, protein expression and purification and biophysical characterization.
• Practical experience with molecular biology, molecular cloning techniques, protein purification, and biochemistry is essential; experience in mammalian cell culture is an asset.
• Experience with fluorescence microscopy is beneficial.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills, fluent English, and a teamwork spirit are required.
• You should be willing to acquire further skills and contribute to the development of new methods.

What we offer: 

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are part of a committed team with diverse university backgrounds in a relaxed work environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2.958,90 14 times a year increases if we can credit professional experience.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It’s that easy to apply:

• With your CV / letter of motivation
• Include a concise description of research experience and a list of published articles
• Contact details for three references
• Leaving certificate 
• Via our job portal / apply button

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis and as soon as a suitable candidate is found, the position will be filled.
Further information about the Ries lab at:
• https://www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at/research/research-groups/ries
• https://rieslab.de

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Jonas Ries  

jonas.ries@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 10/15/2024