Master student (f/m/d) in Leukemia and Chromatin Biology

Job title:

Master student (f/m/d) in Leukemia and Chromatin Biology

Company

St Anna Kinderkrebsforschung

Job description

Location:Research group:Working hours:Vienna Davide Seruggia GroupFull timeAre you looking for an opportunity to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies? Do you want to be part of an exciting and multi-disciplinary research group?Here is your chance to contribute to science that makes a difference!We are looking for a Master Student (f/m/d) in Leukemia and Chromatin Biology to join the group of Davide Seruggia. In this responsible role, you will have the unique opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary competence center for pediatric oncology and to have a direct influence on the development of new cancer therapies.The group ( ) is interested in gene regulation in the context of pediatric cancer and focuses on the study of non-coding regulatory sequences (enhancers) as well as protein complexes involved in the control of gene expression. We use genome editing (CRISPR screening, CRISPRi/a, dense mutagenesis), chromatin profiling (ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq), imaging, proteomics, mouse models and computational approaches to identify and characterize cancer vulnerabilities.Relevant publications: ; ; ; ; .Your responsibilities

• Learn to take on ambitious research projects in collaboration with PhD Students and Postdocs in the lab. You will contribute from the start, including planning of experiments and data acquisition. You will provide thorough and creative thinking that makes these projects a success
• Learn how to navigate the literature and community resources to keep abreast of the latest developments and to identify information, data, and methods to integrate in your own work

Your profileWhat you bring for this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)
• Excellent technical skills (cell culture, basic molecular biology, statistics and data analysis)
• Curiosity, motivation, attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (German not required)
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn

Our offerDoes this sound interesting? This is our offer to you:

• Master thesis under the supervision of Davide Seruggia
• An exciting and multi-disciplinary research group with lots of support for your personal and professional development from your supervisor, team and peers
• A 12 month contract for a Master student position in a meaningful, inspiring, and international environment
• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
• Great location

, a capital of biomedical research in Europe with excellent quality of life * A monthly marginal allowance of € 518,44Who we areThe St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), located in the center of Vienna, the most livable city in the world and one of the most important sites for biomedical research in Europe. St. Anna CCRI is a multidisciplinary and internationally networked center of excellence whose goal is to contribute to a sustainable improvement in the cure rates of childhood and adolescent cancers through innovative research and development. Due to the close cooperation between clinic and research, St. Anna CCRI offers the ideal environment for cutting-edge research at a high international level and its implementation in clinical practice. and its translation into clinical practice.St. Anna CCRI is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.Find more information here:Your applicationWe are looking forward to your application! Applications should at least contain your Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, list of publications (please mark / explain your three top contributions), and the contact details of three references.

Expected salary

Location

Wien

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 06:42:12 GMT

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