University assistant without doctorate (m/f/d)

Application deadline: 2026-08-20
Job Profile: University Assistant without Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 52.865,40
Hours per week: 30
Temporary Employment: 4 years
Salary Category: B1 without PhD
Employment Start: 2026-10-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Your Responsibilities

• Write a dissertation at the University of Graz in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Participate in research projects investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular diseases using human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-derived 2D and 3D cardiovascular models, with a focus on gene regulation
• Plan, perform, and evaluate scientific experiments, including optimization and troubleshooting of protocols
• Perform experiments, data analysis, and documentation including differentiation of stem cells into cardiac cells (e.g. cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells),  generation 3D functional models and organoids, gene expression and epigenetic analyses (in bulk and in single cells), immunostaining with microscopy and image analysis
• Present and discuss findings at regular internal and external meetings and conferences
• Publish research findings in scientific journals
• Teach courses and participate in teaching and examination tasks at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
• Supervise BSc and MSc students
• Participate in organizational and administrative tasks as well as in evaluation measures

Your Profile

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in the area of life sciences or natural sciences
• Theoretical knowledge in the area of cardiovascular diseases, stem cell/hiPSC differentiation, cell culture models, and/or gene regulation 
• Practical experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly sterile stem cell/hiPSC culture, and 2D/3D cell culture models 
• Practical experience with RNA-seq or epigenetic analyses i.e., ATAC-seq, CUT&Tag/RUN (desired) 
• Practical experience with immunostaining, microscopy, and image analysis
• Practical experience with MS office and statistical programs (e.g. Prism)
• Practical experience with bioinformatics analysis (e.g. R) (desired)
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong scientific curiosity and interest in working on current research questions 
• High level of commitment, personal initiative, and self-motivation for scientific work
• High degree of personal responsibility and ability to cooperate
• High degree of ability to communicate and work in international and interdisciplinary teams

Application Documents

The following documents are required for a complete application:

• Letter of motivation and academic CV including contact information for three references
• Complete proof of completion of the degree program required in the call for applications
• Proof of the language skills, required in the curriculum, if the doctoral program is not completed in the first language.

We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52.865,40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.

We Offer

Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.	Our internal continuing education program is as colorful as the university itself.
Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.	Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A  "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.	Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.

About us

At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!

Contact

If you have questions, please contact Prof.  Sebastian Preissl, [email protected]; https://www.preissllab.org/

The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.

 

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.