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Postdoctoral Researcher Tumor Therapy (all genders)
We are looking for a candidate who will join an international and interdisciplinary team of researchers focused on R&D of Nanovesicular therapeutics at the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Nanovesicular Precision Medicine at the Paris Lodron University Salzburg.
The position is embedded within the research program line “Nanovesicular Drug delivery” which has a mission to develop, advance and characterise novel strategies for targeted and clinically viable delivery of modern therapeutics such as RNA, therapeutic proteins/peptides or PROTACs.
What you can achieve with us
- Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the establishment and application of cellular, organoid and animal models of cancer to investigate and optimize tropism and function of nanovesicular drug formulations, e.g. by identification of novel targeting ligands. The project will closely interface with the cancer research area within the recently installed Life Science Centre Salzburg and involve interdisciplinary collaborations ranging from chemistry to in vivo pharmacology and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
What you bring to the role
Minimal requirements:
- PhD degree in Molecular Biology, Cell biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or related fields
- Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture and standard cell biological techniques with a particular focus on cellular models of cancer
- Hands-on experience with animal handling and modern tumour models
- Enthusiasm for setting up and learning new techniques in the laboratory
- High level of accuracy, data documentation and organisation skills
Desirable additional qualifications:
- Experience with complex co-culture and/or organoid models
- Experience with (advanced) fluorescence microscopy
- Experience with histology
- Experience with -omics technologies
- Bioinformatic skills
We particularly welcome applications from candidates who:
- have an open and communicative personality and embrace teamwork
- enjoy guiding students in the laboratory
- have good writing and communication skills (English)
- think creatively and critically
What you can expect from us
- The opportunity to make a contribution that improves the lives of people in Austria and around the world and creates a solid basis for political action and decision-making.
- A Career Center that supports you in your personal and professional development and enables you to engage in lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
- Work-life balance through individual teleworking agreements, working time models, and professional parental leave management.
- Counseling services for you and your family on issues of physical and mental health.
- Team events such as team days, business runs, and Christmas parties that promote personal exchange and strengthen cohesion.
A gross monthly salary starting at EUR 5.900 (full-time/all-in). Depending on qualifications and experience, a higher salary is possible.
Application
Please send us your application documents via our online application form, stating your salary expectations.We look forward to receiving your application
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