Organisation/Company Johannes Kepler University Department Department of Physiology Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 20 May 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 62021-2026-001906 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. At the Johannes Kepler University Linz, we work on technologies and the ideas of tomorrow on a daily basis. At the same time, we educate over 27,000 young people to meet the demands of today’s job market. In short, we are Upper Austria’s largest institution for education and research. Are you interested in being a part of shaping the future of Austria’s most attractive campus university? We currently have a job opening for a:
University Assistant (must hold a Doctorate/Ph.D. degree) for a full-time, six-year position
Organizational unit:
Department of Physiology
Entry date:
07/01/2026
Job Reference Number:
62021-2026-001906
The Institute of Physiology and Pathophysiology – Department of Physiology is seeking to fill a position as a research associate with a doctorate/PhD (postdoc) starting July 1, 2026. The position is a 6-year fixed-term contract. The position is project-specific with a long-term perspective and focuses on the Institute’s research priority of molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular damage in chronic kidney disease.
The focus of this position is on mechanistic studies in vivo and ex vivo using specialized experimental approaches and corresponding specialized analyses. We offer a responsible, varied, and independent role within a motivated team, which you can help shape through your own ideas and commitment. The current position includes a teaching commitment of 4 hours per week per semester as part of the curriculum at the JKU School of Medicine.
Job Duties:
* Developing an independent research profile
* Independent management of research projects within a team, including planning, methodological implementation, documentation, analysis, and interpretation of experimental approaches
* Acquisition of external funding and development of an independent research profile
* Contribution to teaching through supervision of laboratory courses, exams, and lectures in the Department of Physiology at JKU
* Co-supervision of doctoral, master’s, and bachelor’s theses
* Assisting with infrastructure and organizational tasks, as well as maintaining technical equipment
* Participating in infrastructure and organizational tasks
Your Qualifications:
* The successful candidate must hold a completed doctoral/PhD degree in the natural sciences, medicine, or related fields
* Strong motivation for research and a long-term academic career path
* Several years of methodological experience with in vivo models of renal failure and vascular pathologies, including relevant techniques (in vivo imaging, sample processing, and analysis), as well as ex vivo models
* High motivation to learn and further develop relevant methodologies, and flexibility for project-based teamwork
* A substantial publication record and experience with academic presentations
* Independent, well-organized work style with excellent communication skills
* Ability to work well in an international team
* Good written and spoken English (C1 level) and German (B2 level)
What We Offer:
* On the basis of full-time employment (40 hours/week) the minimum salary in accordance with the collective agreement is € 5,014.30 gross per month (14 x per year, CA Job Grade: B1)
* Attractive campus environment with good public transportation connections
* Attractive continual educational opportunitiesState-of-the-art research infrastructure
* Dynamic research environment
* Exercise and sports classes (USI)
* …and more
The Johannes Kepler University wishes to increase the proportion of academic female faculty and, for this reason, especially welcomes applications by qualified women. If applicants are equally qualified, a woman will be given preference for this position. The university welcomes applications from qualified applicants with disabilities. These applications will be given special consideration.
Contact:
If you have questions, please contact: Univ. Prof. DDr. Jakob Völkl, E-mail: jakob.voelkl@jku.at .
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