University Assistant Postdoctoral, Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

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University Assistant Postdoctoral, Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science

Company

Universität Wien

Job description

University Assistant Postdoctoral, Microbiology and Environmental Systems ScienceEmployer Location Vienna (Landbezirke) (AT) Salary The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 Closing date 31 Jan 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesAcademic Discipline , , , Job Type , Contract Type , HoursSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.91 Centre for Microbiology and EnvironmentalSystems Science
Startdate: 10.02.2025 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 3541Explore the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!Your personal sphere of play:The Division of Microbial Ecology (DoME) at the Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is a creative and ambitious team that conducts internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology.
We are searching for a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in bioinformatic analyses relevant to the study of virus ecology and evolution.Duration of employment: 3 yearsExtent of Employment: 40 hours/weekJob grading in accordance with collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.Your future tasks As Postdoctoral Researcher, the candidate will contribute to human microbiome focused research at DoME. More specifically, the candidate will analyse the virome effects of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in a two-step process. First, we will analyse virome dynamics of publicly available sequencing data associated with FMT. Second, we will analyse an existing specimen collection of irritable bowel syndrome and ulcerative colitis patients to perform an in depth characterisation of the virome of the donor and the recipient before and after FMT. By combining these two approaches we aim to detect and quantify viruses and virus-like entities, link changes in the virome to disease, to eventually determine whether the virome allows for predictions for the clinical outcome of FMT. As the safety of FMT is an open discussion, we will also put a focus on the transmission of viruses that can potentially be harmful for the recipient.The successful applicant will work in close collaboration with different research groups within the The Cluster of Excellence ‘Microbiomes Drive Planetary Health’ ( ).This is part of your personality:

• Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in molecular-/microbiology, biotechnology, bioinformatics or a related discipline.
• Essential: previous experience in bioinformatic analyses of microbiome data, high ability to express yourself both orally and in writing, good organizational skills, ability to work independently but also in a large team, good command of English.
• Preferred but not essential: previous experience with bioinformatics of viruses, long-read sequencing, working with patient data, nucleic acid extractions, and sample preparation for targeted metagenomic sequencing.

What we offer:Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement).
Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.
Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport.
Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.
Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4,932,90 (14 times a year) increases if we can credit professional experience.Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!It is that easy to apply:We are looking forward to receiving your application

• with a cover letter that describes the motivation for the application
• a scientific CV (including a full list of publications)
• contact information for at least two academic references
• via our job portal/ Apply now – button

If you have any questions, please contact:Anouk WillemsenWe 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 and . 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.University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365.​Application deadline: 01/31/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)Post DocShare this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2015 – 2025 THE World Universities Insights Limited. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Expected salary

€4932.9 per month

Location

Wien

Job date

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 05:14:32 GMT

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