Research Assistant/Pre Doc

Research Assistant (Pre Doc)

Division Nutritional Sciences / Pharmacology

HEAD: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Victor Zevallos / Univ.-Prof. Dr. DAgmar Stoiber-Sakaguchi

30 hours, 3 year position

The Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL) is part of an academic and research community located at the Campus Krems, and includes a network of teaching hospitals in St. Pölten, Krems and Tulln. The university offers degree programs in Human Medicine and Psychology which are tailored to the requirements of the Bologna model, opening the door to new, cutting-edge health professions. KL is committed to raising its profile in specific areas of biomedicine, biomedical engineering, and biopsychosocial sciences by entering into strategic academic and research partnerships with other institutions.

The Division of Nutritional Sciences performs cutting-edge research on the modulatory effects of diet on health and disease, aiming to improve the quality of life of patients. We are combining fundamental and translational research efforts to find alternative therapies using preclinical models and clinical trials, elucidating novel immune mechanisms associated with nutritional compounds and the microbiome.

The Division of Pharmacology investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor development and the interactions between tumor and immune cells. Using a variety of high-profile in vitro and in vivo approaches, we focus on components of cellular signaling pathways with particular emphasis on the Janus kinase/signal transducer and activator of transcription (JAK/STAT) cascade in tumor development and immune responses.

Summary of the project

This project aims to explore the effects of defined dietary proteins from staple foods on cellular and pathophysiological immune mechanisms to enable targeted dietary recommendations to alleviate gut symptoms in patients with inflammatory/gastrointestinal diseases.

Your Tasks

To develop and execute laboratory experiments (in-vitro and in vivo) using 2D/3D cell/organ culture models and immunological analysis

To analyse data prepare reports and scientific publications

To present results at scientific conferences

Your Profile

Completed diploma or master's degree in the field of biosciences (immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, nutritional sciences)

Ability to independently plan/conduct experiments and willingness to participate in teaching/mentoring students

Very good written and spoken English skills

Reliable and independent way of working

Friendly, open demeanor and ability to work in a team

Willingness to travel (cooperation with the Medical University of Vienna)

YOUR PERSPECTIVE

You can expect a challenging job in an internationally visible and highly motivated team - we offer flexible working hours, a paid lunch break, health care and many other benefits . The Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences is dedicated to achieving a balanced mix of male and female academic and non-academic staff. Consequently, applications from female candidates are particularly encouraged. People with disabilities who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly invited to apply and are given special consideration.

The minimum classification is € 3.300 (40 hrs) per month.

APPLICATION

Applications should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae and credentials.

Please apply online at www.kl.ac.at/karriere with reference number “2504“ by 30.04.2025 at the latest