REVELATION, a doctoral college in the biomedical and machine leaning sector offered by the Salzburg University of Applied Sciences (FH Salzburg) and the Paris Lodron University Salzburg (PLUS), will employ a PhD Student to address challenges in biomedical image analysis in the areas of cellular diagnostics, infectious diseases and cellular communication using cutting-edge computer vision and deep learning techniques.

The programme is funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and co-funded by the county of Salzburg. It will consist of courses such as formal PhD seminars, doctoral college courses, as well as informal PhD journal clubs. PhDs will be supervised by a supervision team of both institutions (FH Salzburg and PLUS). The FH Salzburg and the PLUS have established a long-standing cooperation, which is now being further expanded in the form of a joined doctoral programme in the field of AI-supported innovation in biomedical imaging. This collaboration makes it possible to combine basic research with applied science and aims to advance both our understanding of biological processes and the development of new therapeutic options. The FH Salzburg is characterized by its practice-oriented education and its strong focus on applied research, while the PLUS is known for its outstanding achievements in research and teaching and its inter- and transdisciplinary networking. The PhD students will be supervised by both institutions and can also gain valuable experience abroad and collaborate with leading international scientists and renowned companies during the programme.

PhD Student Biomedical Sciences (w/m/x)

Thesis:

Oostingh Lab: Development of novel diagnostic tools to monitor cellular immune responses. In the scope of this project, we aim at developing novel tools to perform stain-free analysis of cells, for example to determine virus-specific immune responses or wound healing. Methods applied are cell culture, advanced microscopy, molecular biology (real time PCR, PCR) and immunological methods. 

Role within the project:

As a PhD student within this project, you will work on the thesis in close collaboration with the other PhD students within this consortium. You will be responsible for fulfilling the necessary courses and seminars as part of the thesis as well as for performing and disseminating the project. 

What do we offer:

An interdisciplinary, vibrant group of researchers that facilitates individual research careers
An extraordinary research facility that supports individual styles of working
An international, well-established network of industry and research partners

• Master degree in Biomedicine, Biology, Medical Biology, Molecular Biology
• Excellent skills and/or practical experience in one or more of the following research areas: cell biology, immunology, bioanalytics and microscopy
• You have excellent communication skills in spoken and written English
• Willingness to work both independently as well as in a team
• Willingness to engage in scientific writing
• Ability to think "out-of-the-box"
• Excellent networking skills
• Ideally, experience in performing and disseminating small research projects 

Please send your application including: 

• Comprehensive CV incl. list of publications (if any) and final certificates with grades
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) including a statement that clarifies your motivation for the PhD project mentioned above
• Portfolio / website / master thesis / bachelor thesis / publications (if available based on your background)
• Up to 3 names who could provide a reference (no reference letters required)
• Contact information

... an interesting and varied job at a dynamic university in an interdisciplinary environment with numerous advantages and benefits.

• Appreciative working environment and excellent working atmosphere
• Flexible working hours (without core hours)
• Compatibility of family and career
• Option to work from home
• Job security
• Promotion of public transportation (job ticket)
• Good connection to public transport and best accessibility by car and bicycle
• Workplace health & sports program
• Campus cafeteria with meal subsidy
• Corporate events
• Various individual training opportunities
• International staff mobility
• Structured onboarding process with buddy program

The FH Salzburg lives diversity and equal treatment. People with disabilities will be given preference if they are suitably qualified. 

If you are interested, please apply online. We look forward to receiving your application and are happy to answer any questions you may have.