Technical Assistant

We are looking for a highly motivated technical assistant to join the Wossidlo/Arand Lab. We are studying epigenomic reprogramming in early development using state-of-the-art techniques involving epigenome editing and single-cell NGS technologies. For details on our research and group check out our webpage:

https://anatomie-zellbiologie.meduniwien.ac.at/unsere-abteilungen/abteilung-fuer-zell-und-entwicklungsbiologie/arbeitsgruppen/mark-wossidlo-julia-arand/

The successful candidate will be actively involved in performing and documenting experiments for scientific publications, as well as general laboratory organization, and help in establishing new methods and training of students.

We offer

• Active involvement in exciting science

• Friendly team & work environment

• A flexible start date from 22nd of May 2024 on

• A 1-year restricted contract that can be extended into a permanent position

• Salary paid according to the collective agreement for university employees “Kollektivvertrag IIIA”

Requirements and desired qualifications

• Matura or equivalent qualification

• Training as a technical assistant or holder of a university degree in a biology-related field

• Experience in standard molecular cell biology techniques (e.g. DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, NGS library preparation)

• Experience in mammalian cell culture techniques

• Experience in handling mice (and embryo work including IVF, and microinjections) is an advantage

• Accurate documentation and organizational skills

• Open-minded and proactive approach to any given task

• Exceptional team player

• Written and oral communication skills in English

Interested in the position? Please send your application (including your CV and motivation letter together with names of potential references - all in a single PDF file) to mark.wossidlo(at)meduniwien.ac.at. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The Wossidlo/Arand Lab