Austria’s leading company - CBmed is a center for biomarker research in medicine with headquarter in Graz. It links excellent research infrastructure, scientific expertise, medical knowledge, national and international industry partners for systematic medical biomarker research.
To support our team of stem cell-based disease modelling group in Diabetes Research, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and committed Postdoc (senior) (all genders)
Tasks:
Hands-on maintenance of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) cultures and supervision of a team to establish iPSC-based disease models for Diabetes research.
Reprogram patient-derived cells into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC)
Differentiate stem cells into functional pancreatic islet clusters
Develop cell-based assays using mammalian cell lines and animal/ human primary cells/ tissues
Analyse data according to the highest scientific standards and rigor and interpret those data to drive sensible conclusions
Coordinate and supervise experiments from planning to analysis and documentation in an electronic laborator notebook (ELN) & LIMS system
Conceptualize scientific projects and apply for publicly funded grants
Engage in business development efforts and drive industry partnerships
Manage quality assurance and deliver data in a timely manner
Skills and Abilities:
Postdocs with a minimum of 4-5 years of experience in mammalian cell culture
Substantial hands-on experience in human induced pluripotent stem cell culture is a must, directed differentiation into pancreatic islet cell clusters is highly desirable.
Hands-on experience in multi-parametric flow cytometric characterization and purification of cells
Profound knowledge of steady state and cellular stress assays and standard molecular biology methodologies like Western-Blot, qPCR & ELISA
Experience in handling mammalian 3D suspension cell cultures (spinner flasks/ bioreactor) is a plus
Highly self-motivated and competent to significantly drive/ contribute to research projects
High degree of initiative and flexibility with the ability to deliver results under challenging timelines
Good communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff, collaborators, and customers
Experience and willingness for proper documentation in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) & LIMS system
Good command of the English language
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 40 hours
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
Place of work
- Graz
Must-have skills
- mammalian cell culture
- Western-Blot
- qPCR
- ELISA
- human induced pluripotent stem cell culture
- multi-parametric flow cytometric characterization and purification of cells
Nice-to-have skills
- pancreatic islet cell clusters
- mammalian 3D suspension cell cultures
Required languages
- English B1
Must-have education
- Postdocs
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 40 hours
Part Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
Place of work
- Graz
Must-have skills
- mammalian cell culture
- Western-Blot
- qPCR
- ELISA
- human induced pluripotent stem cell culture
- multi-parametric flow cytometric characterization and purification of cells
Nice-to-have skills
- pancreatic islet cell clusters
- mammalian 3D suspension cell cultures
Required languages
- English B1
Must-have education
- Postdocs
Salary
We offer an unlimited contract with a minimum yearly salary from € 69.060,- gross based on 40 hours/week for Postdocs. Overpayment is possible, depending on qualifications and work experience.
Contact person
Stefanie Michaela Jandrisits, M.A.
+43 316 385 28808
You will have the opportunity to work in an international connected company, within a motivated and international team.
Applications are welcomed on an ongoing basis. Full time or part time positions possible.
