Summary
The Superti-Furga laboratory is inviting applications for two postdoctoral-level positions at the interface of metabolism, membrane transport, cellular regulation, structural systems biology, machine learning, and disease mechanisms. These roles are part of the transition from CeMM in Vienna to the newly established Cori Institute of Molecular and Computational Metabolism of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Graz.
Postdoctoral Opportunities: Decode and Engineer Metabolism at the Cori Institute, Austria
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow |
| Location | Graz, Austria |
| Start Date | September 1, 2026 |
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Salary | €5,014.30 – €5,499.10 gross/month (paid 14 times/year) |
Research Tracks
Advancing metabolic research through structural systems biology and machine learning.
- Track 1: Computational Biology / Machine Learning
- Focus: Using AI and machine learning to decode membrane protein interaction archetypes and predict the effects of genetic variants.
- Context: Projects involve analyzing large-scale affinity-purification mass spectrometry datasets from the RESOLUTE and REsolution consortia. Note: This position is based in Graz but requires regular travel to Vienna for meetings at CeMM.
- Track 2: Metabolism, Mitochondrial Signalling, and Translational Control
- Focus: Investigating how cells coordinate metabolic states, mitochondrial function, and nutrient availability with protein synthesis and adaptive stress responses.
- Context: An experimental role involving molecular/cellular biology, CRISPR genetics, and omics-based profiling.
Eligibility & Qualifications
General Requirements:
- A PhD in a relevant scientific field.
- Driven, curious, rigorous, and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to connect molecular details to broader biological questions.
Track-Specific Skills:
- Track 1: Experience in computational structural biology, protein structure modeling (AlphaFold/multimer), statistics, data visualization, and bioinformatics.
- Track 2: Experience in cell biology, biochemistry, mitochondrial biology, chemical biology, functional genomics, or proteomics/metabolomics. Familiarity with mammalian cell culture, CRISPR, and imaging is advantageous.
Job Description
Successful candidates will join an international, interdisciplinary environment. You will be responsible for conducting high-impact research, developing skills for future scientific leadership, and helping shape the founding phase of the Cori Institute. The position offers support for relocation to Graz and provides an opportunity to invent new tools and drugs to modulate and engineer metabolism.
How to Apply
Please submit your application in English, including:
- Curriculum Vitae (with publication list)
- Short motivation letter
- Brief statement of scientific experience and interests
- Contact details for 2–3 referees
- Clearly indicate if you are applying for Track 1, Track 2, or both.
Apply via the official portal here
Last Date to Apply
Applications received before July 31, 2026 will be accepted.
