Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)

University for Continuing Education Krems

The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges and tailors its study programs to address them. With over 8,000 students coming from 99 countries, the University for Continuing Education Krems combines its many years of experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide outstanding quality in research and teaching at an international level. Situated 60 km from Vienna in the alluring world heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.

The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Biomedical Research Department at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:

Early-Stage Researcher - PhD Student (m/f/d)

30 hrs./week

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Description

The advertised position is part of a project funded by the FWF and will focus on the effect of 2D vs. physiological 3D culture conditions of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) on the physicochemical characteristics, the cargo, as well as on the functional characteristics of MSC-derived extracellular vesicles.

Your tasks

• Conducting physicochemical and functional characterization of MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (EVs)
• Contribution to methodological development in EV research
• Analysis of research data and publication of the results
• Tutoring of Bachelor and Master students
• Representation of the research group at conferences and workshops with scientific presentations
• Supporting the research group in administrative tasks
• Participating in the PhD program "Regenerative Medicine" at the University for Continuing Education Krems
• Completing and submitting a PhD thesis in the PhD program "Regenerative Medicine" within three years

Your profile
We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:

• Completion of a diploma or master's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or a related subject (criterion must be met prior to the conclusion of the working contract)
• Profound experience in lab work in the field of Biomedicine
• Experience in analyzing and processing research data
• Ability to work in a research team and to communicate research results
• Excellent English skills (C1)

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

• Proficiency in cell culture techniques, preferably with stem cells and monocytes
• Experience in EV isolation and characterization
• Experience in flow cytometry
• Proficiency in scientific writing, demonstrated by scientific publications
• Good knowledge of German (min. B1)

Your perspective

• Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited to 31 December 2027, with a minimum salary of EUR 3,578.80 gross per month on a full-time basis (classification as a scientific project staff member according to § 49 VwGr. B1, Kollektivvertrag für Universitäten (collective agreement for universities)
• Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems
• Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI)

Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position.
The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.

We look forward to receiving your online application by 6 November 2024 via our online tool: Vacancies - University for Continuing Education Krems (donau-uni.ac.at)