Position: Bioinformatician (with or without PhD)
Firma: Medical University of Vienna, Austria
Art: Vollzeit
Bioinformatician (epigenetics, gene regulation & proteomics)(with or without PhD)
ABOUT THE RESEARCH PROGRAM: The special research program (SFB) “Histone deacetylases (HDACs) as regulators of T cell-mediated immunity in health and disease” constitutes a major strategic grant, consortium and research network funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF). It comprises an interdisciplinary team of eight research groups, of which seven are located in Vienna and one in Salzburg, Austria. The project started in March 2019 (for more information about the network see: www.meduniwien.ac.at/HIT)
AVAILABLE POSITION: Bioinformatician position / staff scientist (experienced researcher – with or without PhD). The ideal candidate has knowledge in the analysis of NGS dataset and pathway analysis. The candidate will be responsible for the computational analysis of NGS data and for basic pathway and network analysis. Throughout the project, the candidate will work in close collaboration with the whole research network as part of the SFB bioinformatics platform.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA & REQUIRED SKILLS: The candidate holds a Msc or PhD degree in a relevant discipline (Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, or another relevant discipline), or will receive this before the appointment date.
SALARY and APPOINTMENT DURATION: The monthly gross salary will be in accordance with the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) rates dependent on the qualification. The bioinformatician position is initially designed for 2 years.
APPLICATION: Candidates have to demonstrate a strong motivation to engage in the SFB network. Previous research experience in Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, or another relevant discipline is desired. Electronic applications must include the following documents in a single PDF file:
1. Academic Curriculum Vitae of no more than 2 -3 pages
2. List of peer-reviewed publications (submitted papers must include the submission confirmation)
3. Motivation letter explaining why you wish to start / continue a career in the field (1-page)
Applications (subject heading “Application for HIT-SFB Position”) should be e-mailed by January 15 2021 to hit@meduniwien.ac.at. Two reference letters must be e-mailed by mentors of applicants to hit@meduniwien.ac.at. Short-listed candidates will be invited for Zoom interviews in January/February. The position (initially for up to 2 years) is open immediately; the actual start date is flexible.
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