Position Overview Full‑time (40 hours per week) Research Group Leader in Cardiopulmonary Molecular Biology (m/f/x) at the Division of Pediatric Cardiology (Pediatric Heart Center Vienna), Medical University of Vienna. Start 01.10.2026, 3‑year contract.
Responsibilities Lead a research group studying pulmonary vascular disease and heart failure, with translational therapeutic interventions including stem cells, RNA, and pharmacology. Establish a human umbilical cord stem cell program.
Profile Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in cell/molecular biology or a related field; at least 5 high‑impact first/senior author publications; successful grant applications; strong project management; willingness to teach; excellent English language skills.
Mandatory basic biochemistry and molecular biology techniques (siRNA, qPCR, Western blotting, ELISA). Preferred experience with stem cell isolation and differentiation (iPS cells, mesenchymal stem/progenitor cells), primary SMCs, cardiomyocytes, endothelial cells, ChIP, immunohistochemistry, cloning, lentiviral shRNAi, and CRISPR/Cas9. Animal surgery experience with transaortic constriction, pulmonary artery banding, closed‑chest cardiac catheterization, organ harvest in rodents, and histological quantitative analysis is highly desired.
Benefits
Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
Secure employer with a pleasant working atmosphere
Company pension scheme for all employees
Low‑cost parking and bicycle spaces available
Good work‑life balance
Excellent transport links in a central location
Canteen with discounted meals
Numerous employee discounts and promotions
Year‑round childcare such as company nursery or holiday activities
Comprehensive training and development program
Counselling services as required
Health measures for prevention and health promotion
Employee events for networking, celebrating, and specialist presentations
Accessibility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
The minimum monthly salary (Uni‑KV, VerwGr. B1) is €6,009 gross (14× per year), with potential increases based on relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.
The Medical University of Vienna is committed to increasing the proportion of women, particularly in leadership positions and among academic staff, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
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Research Group Leader in Cardiopulmonary Molecular Biology (m/f/x) in Wien Arbeitgeber: Medizinische Universität Wien
Die Medizinische Universität Wien ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeiter:innen nicht nur ein sicheres und stabiles Arbeitsumfeld bietet, sondern auch zahlreiche Vorteile wie betriebliche Altersvorsorge, Mitarbeiter:innenrabatte und flexible Arbeitszeiten. Die Unternehmenskultur fördert Diversität und Inklusion, während interne Weiterbildungsangebote und Gesundheitsmaßnahmen die persönliche und berufliche Entwicklung unterstützen. Zudem sorgt die zentrale Lage der Universität für eine gute Erreichbarkeit und Mobilitätsförderung.
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