Project Assistant - Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d)

• Application deadline 30.07.2025
• Salary Category B1 without PhD
• Salary per Year (Full Time) € 52,007.20
• Employment Start October 2025
• Hours per week 30 h/w
• Duration of Contract Temporary employment
• Temporary Employment 4 years

Your Responsibilities

• Working on the FWF research project “Manipulation of anti-lymphoma drug action by fatty acids” (https://dx.doi.org/10.55776/PAT9018824), where we are teaming up with project partners from Germany and Switzerland to look into the possible risks of taking omega-3 fatty acids on how well chemotherapy works. The focus is on analyzing molecular mechanisms of cancer signal transduction and ferroptosis in cell cultures and animal experimental samples, as well as collecting and evaluating multiomics data.
• Interdisciplinary research using bioanalytical, cell biological, and molecular pharmacological techniques
• Writing scientific publications
• Preparation of a project-related dissertation in the field of pharmacognosy
• Guidance and supervision of students in research activities
• Active participation in conferences, workshops, and training events
• Contribution to science communication activities within the scope of the project
• Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks and evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master's degree in pharmacy, biochemistry, molecular medicine, biology, or related subjects
• Basic knowledge of analytics, cell biology, signal transduction, and molecular pharmacology, ideally with a focus on bioactive lipids
• Practical experience with standard biochemical and cell biology techniques (cell culture, WB, IF, qPCR, FACS) and/or chromatographic (HPLC) and mass spectrometric methods (LC-MS/MS) is an advantage
• Very good written and spoken English skills
• Very good IT skills (MS Office, data visualization, statistics programs)
• High motivation, team and communication skills, ability to work independently

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,007.20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

For further information: Mag. Claudia Thenius I [email protected]

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The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

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