Postdoctoral Researcher at CeMM: The CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences is inviting applications for its Pre-ERC Postdoc Program. This program is designed to prepare postdoctoral researchers for successful ERC Starting Grant applications and future independent research careers. Join a dynamic team at one of Europe’s leading biomedical research centers and make groundbreaking contributions in fields such as cancer, immunology, chemical biology, epigenetics, metabolism, genomic medicine, and ageing research.
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Cancer
- Immunology
- Chemical Biology
- Epigenetics
- Metabolism
- Genomic Medicine
- Ageing Research
Location:
CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences
Lazarettgasse 14, AKH BT 25.3, 1090 Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD (or expected completion by the start date) in natural sciences or MD in medical sciences.
- PhD defense date not earlier than 2022.
- At least one first-author publication by the start date.
- Motivated to pursue innovative biomedical research and advance their scientific career.
- International professional experience and potential to receive an ERC Starting Grant.
- Backgrounds in molecular biology, biomedical research, bioinformatics, biochemistry, bioengineering, etc.
- Demonstrated scientific quality, originality, and a collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset.
Job Description:
Selected candidates will join one of CeMM’s research groups for 3 to 6 years, focusing on medically relevant problems including disease mechanisms, modern therapeutics, and diagnostic strategies. Research projects include:
- Abdel Fattah Lab: Multiscale mechanobiology of tissue organization.
- Bock Lab: Bioinformatics & ML/AI, Genome engineering & single-cell biology.
- Kubicek Lab: Chromatin metabolism.
- Maier Lab: Dysregulation of systemic immunity in cancer.
- Rendeiro Lab: Tissue-specific aging using large-scale spatial omics datasets and deep learning.
- Seruggia Lab: Chromatin modifiers in haematopoiesis and leukaemia.
What We Offer:
- A frontier research environment with a strong medical and translational focus.
- An international and collaborative team.
- Excellent resources and infrastructure for groundbreaking research.
- Career development and leadership training.
- Competitive postdoc salary of EUR 4,752.30 gross monthly, paid 14 times yearly.
- Full insurance (health, accident, pension) and relocation support.
- Opportunities to collaborate with industry and engage in academic startups.
- Training programs in project management, scientific writing, entrepreneurship, and data science.
- Support for writing successful ERC Starting Grants.
- A thriving academic and social community in Vienna.
How to Apply:
Apply online at CeMM Application Portal with:
- Cover letter including a short summary of research interests and potential research group(s).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Academic transcripts.
- Contact details of three referees.
- Short video answer explaining motivation to join the CeMM Pre-ERC Postdoc Program.
Last Date to Apply:
Applications must be received by 15 September 2024, 11:59 pm CEST. The preferred starting date is March 2025 or earlier.
Selection Process:
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online panel interviews with CeMM Faculty members in late October 2024. Candidates will submit their preference for research groups post-interview.
Information Session:
Join the online information event on 28 August 2024, at 10:00 am or 5:00 pm CEST. Sign up here to learn more about the postdoc program and meet current postdocs.
For further information, contact CeMM at office@cemm.oeaw.ac.at or visit www.cemm.at.
CeMM promotes equal opportunity and values diversity in its team of over 150 members from 49 nationalities. Join us in Vienna, one of the cities with the best quality of life in the world!
