Summary
The Superti-Furga laboratory at CeMM (Vienna) and the newly founded Cori Institute of Molecular and Computational Metabolism (Graz) are inviting applications for two postdoctoral-level positions. These roles focus on the interface of metabolism, membrane transport, cellular regulation, structural systems biology, machine learning, and disease mechanisms.
Postdoctoral Fellows to Decode and Engineer Metabolism (m/f/d) at the Cori Institute, Austria
Position Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Location | Graz, Austria (with travel to Vienna for Track 1) |
| Start Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Salary | €5,014.30 – €5,499.10 gross/month (14 times/year) |
Research Areas
- Track 1: Computational Biology / Machine Learning
- Focus: Decoding interaction archetypes of membrane proteins and predicting the effect of genetic variants using AI/ML.
- Track 2: Metabolism, Mitochondrial Signalling, and Translational Control
- Focus: Investigating how cells coordinate metabolic state, mitochondrial function, and nutrient availability with protein synthesis and stress responses.
Eligibility & Qualifications
General Requirements:
- A PhD in a relevant field (Bioinformatics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, etc.).
- Mechanistic thinking, rigorous experimentation or computation, and a collaborative spirit.
- Willingness to learn and contribute to an interdisciplinary environment.
Track-Specific Requirements:
- Track 1: Experience in computational structural biology, protein structure modeling (e.g., AlphaFold/multimer), statistics, and data visualization.
- Track 2: Experience in molecular/cellular biology techniques such as mammalian cell culture, CRISPR/shRNA/siRNA, biochemical assays, imaging, or omics-based profiling (metabolomics/proteomics).
Job Description
Successful candidates will work on ambitious projects with high impact potential at the interface of biology and computation. You will be joining an international team during the founding phase of the Cori Institute. Responsibilities include:
- Developing and applying advanced computational models or experimental biological assays.
- Connecting molecular details to broader biological questions.
- Contributing to a new institute’s scientific culture and research platforms.
- Preparing for future independent leadership through grant and fellowship applications.
How to Apply
Applications should be written in English and include:
- Curriculum vitae (including publication list).
- A short motivation letter.
- A brief statement of relevant scientific experience and interests.
- Names and contact details of 2–3 referees.
- A clear indication of which track(s) you are applying for.
Please submit your application via the official job portal.
Last Date for Application
Applications received before July 31 will be accepted.
