With around 6.500 employees and 8.600 students, the Medical University of Vienna is one of the largest top-level biomedical research and teaching institutions in Europe. The Center of Pathobiochemie und Genetik is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Postdoctoral position (m/f/x) (with immediate effect). This is a fixed term position for a duration until 31 January 2027.
Your Tasks:
This postdoctoral position focuses on understanding the regulation of liver and whole-body metabolism during healthy and deregulated liver regeneration, with a particular emphasis on the interplay between different cell types, such as hepatocytes and macrophages. The project will utilize several methodologies, including:
- Preclinical mouse models with surgical interventions, such as jugular vein catheterizations and partial hepatectomies
- Genetic and dietary mouse models to study metabolic pathways in distinct liver cell types
- Proteomics, metabolomics, and isotope tracing to map metabolic fluxes
- Mass spectrometry imaging to visualize spatial metabolic changes
- Nuclear medicine approaches, including PET imaging, to explore systemic metabolic adaptations
Our goal is to uncover how metabolic networks are rewired during liver regeneration and how these insights can be leverages for therapeutic interventions in liver disease. The project is integrated into the national research cluster Immunometabolism, and the necessary infrastructure, approvals, and experimental setups are already in place, allowing for immediate engagement in research activities.
Your Profile
We are looking for a motivated and creative scientist with expertise in metabolism, liver biology, or related fields.
- PhD in immunology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline
- MDs/Physicians with relevant research experience are welcome to apply
- Strong background in immunology and mouse work
- Expertise in flow cytometry and confocal microscopy
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
- Prior experience with surgical procedures in mouse models
- Experience in mass spectrometry, isotope tracing, or –omics analysis
- Interest in learning and applying new experimental techniques throughout the project
We Offer
- Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
- Secure employer with a pleasant working atmosphere
- Company pension scheme for all employees
- Low cost parking and parking spaces for bicycles available
- Flexible working hours
- Good work-life balance
- Good transport links in a central location
- Canteen with discounted meals
- Numerous employee discounts and promotions
- Year-round childcare such as company nursery or holiday activities
- Comprehensive training and development program
- Counselling services as required
- Health measures for prevention and health promotion
- Employee events (events for networking and celebrating as well as specialist presentations)
- Accessibility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1b) is currently Euro 4.932,- gross (14x per year) on a full-time basis and may be increased by taking into account relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.
The Medical University of Vienna is committed to increasing the proportion of women, particularly in leadership positions and among academic staff, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Liaison Officer of MedUni Vienna. Information can be found at meduniwien.ac.at/behindertenvertrauenspersonen
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Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV, covering letter and, if applicable, references and certificates in support of the required qualifications. For regulated professions, please also enclose proof of professional authorisation.
Please quote reference number 161/25 in the subject line and send your application by 9. April 2025 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at
We look forward to receiving your application!