Research Associate

ID FZ-GS-2026-003881

Chair of Medical Physics and Biophysics Employment percentage: 75 % Limitation: for the duration of the employment prohibition and a possible subsequent leave of absence

Your tasks in this position include

• Conducting laboratory experiments (cell culture, molecular biology, microscopy, and animal experiments) to analyze cellular signal transduction via TRP ion channels
• Compilation of research proposals and acquisition of third-party funding for the respective research activities
• University teaching and supervision of students/PhD students
• Assumption of organizational and administrative tasks

For this versatile position, you bring the following qualifications and knowledge

• Completed doctoral/PhD studies in the field of Molecular Biomedicine
• Scientific (peer-reviewed) publications in international specialist journals
• Practical experience and knowledge in the investigation of TRP- and mechanosensitive ion channels as well as calcium signaling pathways and immunological questions
• Practical experience and knowledge in several of the following laboratory methods:

Cell culture qPCR Western Blot and ELISA Flow cytometry Fluorescence, confocal, and/or TIRF microscopy CRISPR/Cas9-based cell models ** Planning and execution of animal experiments including experience in handling mouse models (FELASA B or equivalent training)

• Very good English skills (language level C1)

Ideally, these belong to your profile

• Experience in teaching and didactic skills
• Very good IT skills (MS Office, GraphPad Prism, FlowJo or comparable software)
• Communication skills and social competence for working in an international environment
• Willingness to cooperate, openness, and teamwork skills
• Systematic and analytical way of working as well as excellent organizational skills

Classification and Remuneration Classification into the usage group B1 according to the collective agreement for university employees.

We offer a collective agreement annual gross salary based on full-time employment in the amount of EUR 70,200.20. Creditable previous employment periods lead to a higher basic salary.

We offer We offer you an open and friendly working environment, a responsible activity in a dedicated team, and a challenging area of responsibility. A comprehensive range of further training opportunities opens up long-term personal development possibilities.

Med Uni Graz endeavors to hire people with disabilities in all areas; therefore, persons with qualifications adequate to the advertisement are particularly encouraged to apply.

Application Please submit your application documents within the specified application period via the online portal:

https://www.medunigraz.at/offene-stellen/

The application deadline ends on September 10th