Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student

Vor 4 Tagen

Wien, Wien, Österreich Unist Vollzeit

University for Continuing Education Krems

Department: Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research

Research Field: Biological sciences

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 27 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 30

Reference Number: SB25-0004

Offer Description

The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges and tailors its study programs to address them. With over 8,000 students coming from 99 countries, the University combines its many years of experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide outstanding quality in research and teaching at an international level. Situated 60 km from Vienna in the alluring world heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.

Position: Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)

Advertisement No: SB25-0004

This position focuses on the development of a bioreactor for biphasic osteochondral constructs embedded with mesenchymal stem cells. The objective is to create a sustainable solution for osteochondral defects and advance the field of cartilage repair. This involves tissue preparation, scaffold mechanical characterization, and biotribological in vitro testing against living osteochondral plugs.

This position is shared between two institutions, with 20 hours assigned to University for Continuing Education Krems and 10 hours to AC2T research GmbH – Austrian Excellence Center for Tribology, located at Wiener Neustadt.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Fabrication and analysis of biphasic constructs using techniques such as 3D printing and casting, and characterization of biomaterials through methods like histology and electron microscopy, alongside analysis of embedded cells (e.g., gene expression, metabolic activity, western blot)
  • Designing and conducting experiments using the developed bioreactor
  • Designing and conducting tribological experiments
  • Publishing research findings in international peer-reviewed scientific journals
  • Presenting results at national and international conferences
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A completed university degree (Master's/Diploma) in biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field (criterion must be met by 30 April at latest)
  • Proficiency in basic cell culture and analytical methods, such as cell isolation from tissues, cell expansion, PCR, histology, and Western Blot
  • Excellent English language skills (minimum B2 level), demonstrated through valid English language certificates or assessed during the application interview
  • Experience in tissue engineering and the use of bioreactors
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis techniques
  • Proven skills in writing scientific texts, evidenced by (co-)authorship of published research articles
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team, with a strong sense of responsibility
Desirable Qualifications:
  • Command of the German language
Your Perspective:
  • Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited to 31st March 2028
  • 20 hours/week assigned to University of Continuing Education (Krems) and 10 hours/week to AC2T research GmbH – Austrian Excellence Center for Tribology (Wiener Neustadt)
  • Minimum salary of EUR 3,714.80 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis
  • Innovative and modern working environment at Wiener Neustadt and Campus Krems
  • Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours)
  • Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI)

Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position.

The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.

Application Requirements:

  • Two writing samples (e.g., Master thesis, seminar paper, scientific articles, etc.)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University for Continuing Education Krems/Department for Health Sciences, Medicine and Research

Country: Austria

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