CeMM International Postdoctoral Program: The CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoc Program invites outstanding early-career researchers to pursue ambitious, ground-breaking biomedical research in Vienna, Austria. This highly competitive program is designed to prepare postdoctoral fellows for successful ERC Starting Grant applications and independent scientific careers at leading research institutions worldwide. Fellows will join one of CeMM’s internationally renowned research groups for 3–6 years, working on medically relevant, translational research projects while receiving extensive career development, leadership, and grant-writing training.
CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoctoral Program (m/f/d) – Biomedical Research
Summary Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoc Program |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher (Full-time) |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Institution | CeMM – Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Austrian Academy of Sciences |
| Duration | 3–6 years |
| Salary | EUR 5,014.30 gross/month (14× per year) |
| Start Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Application Deadline | 08 March 2026 (11:59 pm CET) |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (Pre-ERC Fellow)
Research Area
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology & Immunotherapy
- Chemical Biology
- Epigenetics & Chromatin Biology
- Metabolism & Genomic Medicine
- Aging Research
- Bioinformatics, AI & Computational Biology
- Translational and Precision Medicine
Location
Vienna, Austria
(CeMM is located at the campus of the General Hospital and the Medical University of Vienna)
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD (Natural Sciences) or MD (Medical Sciences) holders
- PhD defense date no earlier than 2024 (or PhD awarded before program start)
- At least one first-author publication by the program start date
- Strong scientific originality, quality, and interdisciplinary mindset
- International research experience and strong potential for ERC Starting Grant success
- Backgrounds may include molecular biology, biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related fields
Job Description
Selected fellows will join one of CeMM’s research groups and work on ambitious biomedical research projects with clinical relevance. Available and example project areas include:
- Computational & AI-driven Biomedical Research (Bock Lab)
- Tissue Immunology, Immunotherapy & Synthetic Biology (Bock Lab)
- Chromatin, Condensates & Translational Control in Pediatric Cancer (Grebien Lab)
- Nucleotide Metabolism & Chromatin Regulation (Kubicek Lab)
- Microbiota, Gut Barrier Function & Aging (Rescigno Lab)
In addition to research, fellows will benefit from:
- Structured training in ERC grant writing, leadership, entrepreneurship, and data science
- Close collaboration with clinicians at Europe’s largest medical campus
- Opportunities to collaborate with biotech/pharma and academic start-ups
- Full employment benefits, relocation support, and family assistance
- A vibrant, international research environment in one of the world’s most livable cities
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via:
👉 https://cemm.onlyfy.jobs/job/7k2624z5
Required documents:
- Cover letter (including research interests and preferred CeMM research groups)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details of three referees
- Short recorded video explaining motivation to join the Pre-ERC Postdoc Program
Last Date for Apply
08 March 2026, 11:59 pm CET
