We offer 5 fully funded positions at different education levels. PhD students will join the “Cellular Basis of Disease” (CBD) at the Medical University of Innsbruck (https://phd-cbdiseases.i-med.ac.at/). Innsbruck is a vibrant student town that offers the perfect fusion of high-quality academic training with a unique surrounding for people interested in out-door
action at your doorstep.
The Application:
• If interested, please send your application in a single PDF to: innsbruck.recruitment@gmail.com
• Applications should contain a cover letter (1 page), CV (max. 3 pages), names and contact details of 2 referees, academic certificates. Please indicate two of the projects/topics most appealing to you from the list below in your cover letter.
Your Profile:
• PhD applicants must have an MD or MSc in Life Sciences, Physics or Computer Sciences
• The Postdoc applicant must have a PhD in a relevant area and a documented publication record
• Fluency in English (oral and writing)
• Keen to explore the unknown, motivated/enthusiastic team player, able to start in 2023
Offered Projects & PIs involved:
• Project Organelle proteostasis in cellular quiescence and growth
• PhD position: Regulation of ER-Proteostasis by cell growth and mechanobiology (Hesso Farhan)
• PhD or Postdoc position: How lysosomes affect organelle proteostasis and cell growth (Lukas A. Huber)
• PhD position: KICSTOR in ER-lysosome crosstalk during cell growth (Mariana Araujo)
• PhD position: How mTOR regulators control the ER-lysosome crosstalk and cell growth (Kathrin Thedieck)
• PhD position: elucidadtion of the biological functions of Orm/ORMDL proteins (Oliver Schmidt)
We offer:
• Immersion in a stimulating scientific culture and international cooperation
• State-of-the-art facilities with novel scientific technologies and infrastructure
• A multitude of training opportunities and career support
• Flexible starting dates between May and November 2023
• Competitive salaries with full social security coverage
• Support by the Women's Empowerment & Mentoring Unit, Targeted encouragement for women's academic careers, Support by The Department for Childcare and Compatibility with the aim of supporting employees in balancing work & family |
