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 Division of Pediatric Cardiology (Pediatric Heart Center Vienna) of the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Research Group Leader in Cardiopulmonary Molecular Biology (m/f/x) (start date: 01.10.2026). This is a contract for a duration of 3 years.
Your Tasks
A research group leader position at the Medical University of Vienna (MUW), Division of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Heart Center Vienna, is available to study the mechanisms of pulmonary vascular disease and heart failure, and related translational therapeutic interventions, including cell (iPS cells, mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells), RNA (miR/anti-miR, synthetic modified RNA) and pharmacological approaches. One major goal is the establishment of a human umbilical cord stem cell program.
Your Profile
Candidates should be highly motivated and focused, must hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree in cell/molecular biology or related field, have at least 5 high impact first/senior author original research publications, successful grant applications, the ability to hold deadlines, the willingness to teach others, and very good English language skills.
Basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques (siRNA, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA) are mandatory. Experience with stem cell isolation and differentiation/iPS cells is highly expected. Experience with culture of primary SMCs, cardiomyocytes, and/or endothelial cells, ChIP, immunohistochemistry, cloning, and/or advanced molecular biology techniques (including cloning, lentiviral shRNAi and/or CRISPR/Cas9 in mammalian cells), is mandatory. Experience and expertise in animal surgery such as transaortic constriction and/or pulmonary artery banding models, as well as closed-chest cardiac catheterization and organ harvest in rodents, and histological quantitative heart-lung tissue analysis is highly desired.
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
Medical School of Vienna (MUW) belongs to the top heart and lung transplantation centers worldwide. We offer a team-oriented environment with a structured mentoring/professional development program and a brand new research facility. Prof. Hansmann’s DFG-funded research group has strong connections to international top research institutions. Vienna has been selected multiple times as most livable city in the world. We are an international group and welcome applications from non-German speaking citizens.
The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1) is currently Euro 6.009, -- 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 https://br-ap.meduniwien.ac.at/en/ueber-uns/behindertenvertrauenspersonen/.
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Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV, List of publications, ½ page personal statement (interests/research experience), as well as three letters of recommendation.
Please quote reference number: 230/26 in the subject line and send your application by 27.05.2026 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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http://www.hansmannlab.com
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