We offer a position in the working group „Cell and tissue culture technologies“. The working group is associated with the following research topics:

• Development of novel strategies and procedures for stem cell isolation, expansion and differentiation (mesenchymal and hematopoietic stem and precursor cells)
• Cultivation of 3 D tissue structures including human stem cells
• Design and optimization of bioreactor systems for the 3 D cell culture under different process conditions
• Integration of suitable analysis systems and sensors
• Stem cell products

The applicant should have interest, profound knowledge and basic practical experience in cell culture and working with primary
cells and cell lines.

Routine work will include:

• Coordination of scientific work
• Preparation of the results for presentations, posters, lectures and publications
• Literature recherché
• Collaboration in the preparation of applications for funding
• Establishing/working according to SOPs
• Planning of experiments, implementation of analytical methods and assessment of results, writing of reports and protocols

Requirements:

• Completed studies in biology, chemistry, life sciences, biotechnology or comparable
• Experience in working with human cell cultures and cell culture technology (a focus on 3 D cell culture
• including the use of 3 D biomaterials is of advantage)
• Experiences with bioreactor systems, technical equipment and connection to control systems / data collection
• Very good knowledge of English
• Independent work, planning and coordination of scientific work
• Ability to guide students
• Very good MS office knowledge and willingness to learn new software

Desired knowledge:

• Knowledge of biochemistry /cell biology as well as bioprocessing and process engineering
• Methodological competence: project management, quality management (for example GMP) and presentation techniques (posters, lectures)
• Supporting seminars and internships
• Control of cell biology analysis methods (e.g. immunofluorescence, histology, flow cytometry, micro-CT, PCR,
• Raman spectroscopy, western blot)

Gross monthly salary and pay grade in terms of collective agreement for university staff (payable 14 times per year): B1, €
2.148,40

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna seeks to increase the number of its female faculty and staff members.

Therefore qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, female candidates will be given
preference unless reasons specific to an individual male candidate tilt the balance in his favour.

Please send your job application to the Personnel department, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, 1190 Vienna,
Peter-Jordan-Straße 70; E-Mail: kerstin.buchmueller@boku.ac.at. (Reference code: 62)

We regret that we cannot reimburse applicants travel and lodging expenses incurred as part of the selection and hiring process.
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