University Assistant with doctorate (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

• Investigating the role of lipid metabolism at the interface of cell death (ferroptosis), therapy-resistant cancer, and metabolic diseases, with a focus on mass spectrometry-based lipidomics
• Development and optimization of metabolomics/lipidomics methods (UPLC-ZenoTOF)
• Coordination of collaborative research projects
• Planning and conducting experimental work, as well as guiding team members
• Analyzing and interpreting data, and creating publication-quality figures
• Writing manuscripts and contributing to grant applications and coordinated programs
• Presenting research findings at internal, national, and international events
• Independently conducting courses in pharmacognosy, administering examinations, and assisting in the supervision of bachelor’s and master’s theses
• Participating in university self-administration and supporting organizational tasks within the institute

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in pharmacy or a related field (e.g., biochemistry, molecular medicine, chemical biology), as well as a PhD in pharmacy or a related discipline
• Experience in mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, with a particular focus on lipid analysis (lipidomics), including sample preparation and liquid chromatography coupling
• Profound knowledge in bioanalytics, biomedicine, metabolism, signal transduction, and drug research
• Additional experience with mammalian cell culture and standard cell and molecular biology techniques is considered an advantage
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, as well as good knowledge of German
• Proficient in IT skills (Office applications, data visualization, statistical software)
• Proven scientific publications
• Didactic skills for independent teaching
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with teamwork and leadership qualities, combined with high motivation and enthusiasm

Application Documents

The following documents are required for an application:

• Academic CV (including publication list)
• Motivation letter
• Proof of qualifications
• Contact information of three references

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information, please contact Mag. Claudia Thenius ([email protected]).

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.