CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoctoral Program: The CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoctoral Program in Vienna, Austria, is a prestigious, career-accelerating opportunity designed for highly motivated postdoctoral researchers aiming to become future scientific leaders. The program prepares postdocs for a successful ERC Starting Grant application and an independent research career at leading research institutions worldwide. Selected candidates will join cutting-edge biomedical research groups at CeMM for 3 to 6 years, working on medically relevant, high-impact research while receiving extensive leadership and career development training.
CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoctoral Program (m/f/d) – Biomedical Research
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Program Name | CeMM International Pre-ERC Postdoc Program |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) |
| Institution | CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Austrian Academy of Sciences |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Position Type | Full-time |
| Duration | 3–6 years |
| Start Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Salary | EUR 5,014.30 gross/month (14 salaries/year) |
| Eligibility | PhD or MD holders (PhD defense ≥ 2024) |
| Application Deadline | 08 March 2026 (11:59 pm CET) |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (Pre-ERC Postdoc Program)
Research Area
- Cancer Biology
- Immunology & Immunotherapy
- Chemical Biology
- Epigenetics & Chromatin Biology
- Metabolism
- Genomic & Precision Medicine
- Aging Research
- Bioinformatics & Biomedical AI
- Translational and Clinical Research
Location
Vienna, Austria
(CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Medical University of Vienna Campus)
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD (Natural Sciences) or MD (Medical Sciences) holders
- PhD defense date no earlier than 2024
- At least one first-author publication by program start
- Backgrounds may include:
- Molecular Biology
- Biomedical Research
- Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering or related fields
- Strong scientific originality, quality, and interdisciplinary mindset
- Demonstrated potential to apply for an ERC Starting Grant
Job Description
Selected postdocs will join one of CeMM’s research groups and work on ambitious, medically relevant projects with strong translational impact. Research areas include both computational and wet-lab approaches, such as:
- AI-powered bioinformatics and bioengineering (Bock Lab)
- Tissue immunology, immunotherapy, CRISPR screening, CAR T-cell engineering (Bock Lab)
- Chromatin, condensates, and translational control in pediatric cancer (Grebien Lab)
- Nucleotide metabolism and chromatin regulation (Kubicek Lab)
- Microbiota, gut permeability, neurobiology, and aging (Rescigno Lab)
In addition to research, postdocs will receive:
- ERC Starting Grant writing training
- Leadership and project management education
- Training in scientific writing, data science, entrepreneurship, and communication
- Opportunities for industry collaboration and academic spin-offs
- Close interaction with clinicians and clinical researchers
How to Apply
Apply online at:
https://cemm.onlyfy.jobs/job/7k2624z5
Submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (including research interests and preferred CeMM research group(s))
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Contact details of three referees
- Short recorded video explaining motivation to join the program
Last Date for Apply
08 March 2026, 11:59 pm CET
CeMM is an equal opportunity employer and proudly holds the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) Award, ensuring a fair, transparent recruitment process and outstanding career development support.
