The Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (LBG) is one of Austria's leading non-university research organizations. An employer that drives science forward. With people who make a difference.
PhD student (m/f/d) in Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, or Related disciplines for the Josef Ressel Centre for Materials Engineering in Soft Tissue Regeneration (JRC-MESTR)
The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology the Research Center in cooperation with AUVA is seeking a PhD student (all genders) for 30 hours per week starting on June 1, 2026. The Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Traumatology, the Research Center in Cooperation with AUVA, has the goal of developing and advancing diagnostic, therapeutic and regenerative strategies to enable the full and sustained recovery of trauma patients. Currently, the institute employs around 80 people, consisting of biologists, chemists, biochemists, doctors, veterinarians, physicists, medical and electrical engineers. This multidisciplinary team makes it possible to cover an exciting range from basic to applied research.
The Ludwig Boltzmann Gesellschaft (LBG) is one of Austria’s central non-university research organizations, an employer that drives science forward, with people who create change.
What you can achieve with us
- Develop advanced research expertise within an interdisciplinary and internationally connected research environment.
- Strengthen scientific communication skills through the preparation of scientific reports, presentations, and contributions to publications.
- Collaborate with leading academic and industrial partners, gaining exposure to translational research and innovation-driven biomedical applications.
- Advance your career development through training in independent research, project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
What you bring to the role
- Completed Master's degree in Biomedical engineering, Biotechnology, Regenerative medicine, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with preclinical animal models, preferably related to muscle or other soft tissues.
- Basic knowledge of cell culture techniques, microscopy, proteomics/genomics is advantageous.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to work independently, and experience collaborating in interdisciplinary research environments.
- Excellent communication skills, broad intellectual curiosity, and the interpersonal skills to contribute positively to a transdisciplinary project.
- Key responsibilities: Establishment and execution of preclinical muscle defect models in animals, including implantation of 3D scaffolds and evaluation of scaffold performance and tissue responses.
- Functional assessment of tissues, perform quantitative data analysis and interpret complex datasets combining structural, functional, and molecular information.
- Prepare tissue samples for multi-omics analyses to investigate underlying molecular mechanisms.
- Application and optimization of biophysical stimulation approaches, including shockwave therapy in animal models.
- Investigate in vivo how extracellular vesicles (EVs) and biophysical cues synergistically influence tissue regeneration.
- Plan, conduct, interpret, and report experiments, including preparation of presentations, scientific reports, and contributions to publications.
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.
Application
Please send us your application documents via our online application form, stating your salary expectations.We look forward to receiving your application
Contact details
Donaueschingenstraße 13,
1200 Wien
E-Mail: office.trauma@lbg.ac.at
Telefonnummer: +43 5939341961
