Research Associate (m/f/d) - Full or Part Time

Our Institute

The ERC-funded Obenauf Group at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) is recruiting a highly motivated Research Associate interested in cancer therapies and metastasis biology. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting experimental research projects and contributing to the routine management and organization of the laboratory. They will be an integral member of a dynamic and ambitious group of scientists to support cutting-edge basic and biomedical research.

The Obenauf lab is a multidisciplinary group interested in the molecular mechanisms underlying tumor progression and immune evasion. Clinical puzzles inspire our work, and we develop and employ a wide array of molecular biology, biochemistry, and in vivo approaches with the vision and mission of guiding rational combination therapies.

Research Associate (m/f/d) - Full Time

Your Tasks

* Support research projects: Design and carry out experiments independently or semi-independently. Analyze and interpret experimental results and provide input to subsequent experimental design. Conduct mouse experiments, assist with tissue culture maintenance, and perform routine molecular biology assays.

* Contribute to laboratory management: Take responsibility for maintaining lab inventories, ordering and restocking supplies, organizing shared equipment and workspaces, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations of the laboratory.

* Become an integral member of our team: Contribute to cutting-edge cancer research by collaborating with our team members. Get involved in projects, provide support, and contribute to the team spirit, all while gaining experience in a vast array of molecular techniques and approaches.

Your Profile

* Training in molecular biology (e.g., Master and/or PhD).

* Previous experience in mouse work and tissue culture is highly advantageous but not mandatory.

* Experience with FACS (to characterize the immune compartment) and molecular cloning/functional genetics skills is desirable. Experience in cancer modeling and metastasis generation in mice is a plus.

* Collaborative mindset and motivation to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment.

* Team player with strong communication skills and a proactive “getting things done” mentality.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills in English (German language skills are not required).

Our Offer

The successful candidate will be part of a stimulating research environment at the Vienna Biocenter Campus, a life-science hub in the vibrant city of Vienna, Austria, which is frequently ranked the world’s best city to live in. We provide an unparalleled training opportunity with world-class support at the group-, institute-, and campus-level and closely collaborate with an international network of scientists, clinicians, and industry. The minimum length of the position is 1 year, with the possibility of an extension. The position is available immediately to support the work of a postdoc in the lab who is on maternity leave and can be full or part-time, however we request that the candidate is available to work 5 days a week. The salary is commensurate with qualifications/experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

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Contact

Applications, including a letter of motivation describing your particular interest in this position and past research experiences, a CV, and the names and contact details of referees, should be submitted online. The application deadline is June 1st, 2025, but applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

Group webpage: www.obenauflab.com, IMP: http://www.imp.ac.at. Selected publications: Elewaut, Estivill et al., Nature, 2025, Leiendecker et al., Cancer Discovery, 2022, Haas et al. Nature Cancer, 2021, Umkehrer et al., Nature Biotechnology, 2020; Leiendecker, Jung et al., EMBO Molecular Medicine, 2020; Obenauf et al., Nature, 2015; Obenauf and Massagué, Nature, 2016.