TU-ID: 057 | 2026 | 10 | 265040
University Assistant Post-Doc (all genders)
40 hours/week | limited to 3 years
TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
In the Service Unit of Cell Culture Core Facility (CCCF) TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (post-doc) limited to expected 3 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: April 2026.
Tasks:
- Support the organization and operation of the Cell Culture Core Facility including:
- Development and maintenance of operational policies and procedures
- Supervision and operation of main CCCF instruments
- Training and technical support for facility users
- Perform research in collaboration with facility users
- Provide know-how in fluorescence microscopy (immunostaining, live-cell imaging, confocal and lattice light sheet microscopy), flow cytometry and molecular biology techniques/genetic modification of mammalian cells (CRISPR/Cas9, plasmid/viral vectors)
- Teaching and training of students
- Upkeep of equipment
- Assure compliance with safety regulations and university policies
- Train and manage personnel
- Procurement for the CCCF and coordination with the accounting / finance department (Quästur)
- Building and supporting a user network across at least four faculties of TU Wien; in a later development phase, potential expansion of the network to external academic and industrial users
Your profile:
- University degree and doctoral degree (PhD) in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a closely related field
- Serveral years of experience in mammalian cell culture, including primary cell culture, 3D cell culture models, PBMC isolation
- Extensive hands-on experience in flow cytometry, including fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS), instrument operation and user training
- Extensive hands-on experience in fluorescence microscopy techniques, including immunostaining and confocal microscopy (laser scanning and spinning disk), as well as advanced imaging approaches such as lattice light-sheet microscopy
- Extensive experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g. Western blotting, ELISA), genetic modification of mammalian cells (CRISPR/Cas9, plasmid/viral vectors), recombinant protein expression and histology
- Ability to communicate with and understand the requirements of scientists from different disciplines
- Experience in teaching and student supervision
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to supervise and train employees
- Ability to organize own time and prioritize
- Excellent communication skills in English and German
- Very good computer literacy
- Previous experience in laboratory management or related activities, as well as research experience, is considered an asset
We offer:
- An innovative highly interdisciplinary environment
- A position that allows self-reliant decision making
- New state-of-the-art equipment
- Excellent opportunities for personal development in a scientifically stimulating environment
- Flexible working hours, reconciling career and family, a range of according university services
- A range of attractive social benefits (see the TU Wien fringe benefit catalogue)
- Extensive internal and external training opportunities and various career options
- A central location with excellent public transport connections (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 5,014.30/month gross, 14 times/year for 40 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income.
We look forward to receiving your application until March 26th, 2026.
