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The University of Vienna is a cosmopolitan hub for  more than 10,000 employees, of whom around 7,500 work in research and teaching. They want to do research and teach at a place that suits their ideas and work together towards answering the big questions of the future. You also appreciate the exchange between disciplines, cultures and generations? We are looking for a/an University Assistant postdoctoral 45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) Limited until: 28.02.2031 Reference no.: 4971 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 academic minds have found a unique blend of freedom and support. Join us if you're driven by a passion for top-notch international research and scientific excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Welcome aboard! Your working environment: As a postdoctoral research assistant at the Department of Romance Studies, you will collaborate in research and teaching as part of Prof. Dr. Judith Frömmer’s team. Our research focuses on French and Italian literature and media studies, with a historical emphasis on the Early Modern Period and Early Modernity and systematic focuses in the field of political theory and semantics, historical narrative research, and inter- and transmedial phenomena. Current research projects are dedicated to Machiavelli, the translation of early modern love poetry, and the poetics of minor characters. The team currently consists of a professor, a postdoctoral research assistant, a doctoral research assistant, an organisational assistant, and other staff members working on the third-party funded project “Petrarch in Global Translation: A Genealogy of Western Love.” The department is part of the Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies and offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD degree programs in five Romance languages and teacher-training courses for secondary schools in three languages (French, Italian and Spanish). More than 100 academic staff members and a few thousand students appreciate the diversity of subjects, internationality, outstanding research projects and interdisciplinary cooperation. The position is limited to five years. Your future tasks: Active participation in research, teaching & administration, which means: You develop an independent research profile. You are involved in research projects and scientific studies, particularly digital projects in your working group. You publish in internationally recognised organs of publication, give lectures and organise scientific events. You apply for projects and raise third-party funds. You prepare and complete a publication-ready habilitation or an equivalent qualification. You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You supervise your students. You participate in evaluation measures and in quality assurance. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: You have completed a doctorate with a focus on Romance Studies or General and Comparative Literature, with a focus on Italian and French literature. You have experience working with texts from earlier eras, historical knowledge (especially in the field of early modern period), and expertise in the field of digital humanities and AI. Excellent knowledge of Italian and French is essential. A good knowledge of Latin and English is desirable. Additional requirements are: Excellent knowledge in scientific research, writing, and presentation Overview of research methods and discussions relevant to the subject Media literacy and IT skills You are a team player with experiences in project management and high social/communicative skills. What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and remote/hybrid work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (14 times a year) for a period of 6 years increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! It is that easy to apply: With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent With your list of publications including a list of your teaching experience as well as your talks/presentations With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.) Outline of a habilitation proposal (max. 2 pages of text, references not included) Certificate of a completed doctorate /PhD.  Contact details of persons who could provide referece letters Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button If you have any content questions, please contact: Judith Frömmer judith.froemmer@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team!  The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 12/20/2025 Post Doc

About Us King's College London (KCL) is one of the world's leading research universities, renowned for its excellence in education, groundbreaking research, and innovation. Our Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine (FoLSM) is dedicated to pushing the frontiers of medical science to improve healthcare outcomes. Within FoLSM, the School of Immunology & Microbial Sciences (SIMS) plays a key role in research and education, with a focus on understanding the mechanisms of disease and developing new therapies. This role is located within the prestigious Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies, where our researchers are at the forefront of liver disease research. As part of this vibrant academic environment, you will join the Zhang group, an innovative research team at the intersection of systems medicine, bioinformatics, and liver disease. Based at the James Black Center, Denmark Hill campus, our team works on understanding and modeling metabolic and inflammatory processes that drive liver disease progression. We are dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and translating our research into real-world medical solutions, offering a dynamic and collaborative setting for cutting-edge research.  About The Role We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join a multi-disciplinary research group led by Dr N.Safinia and Prof. A.Sanchez-Fueyo at King’s College London’s Roger Williams Institute of Liver Studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research at the forefront of systems medicine, focusing on the progression of liver cancer and immune mediated liver damage. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team to unravel the metabolic drivers of HCC biology and transplant rejection through cutting-edge spatial multi-omics and computational metabolic modeling. The role involves developing and implementing computational methods to integrate single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and metallomics data. Using advanced techniques such as MALDI-MSI metabolic profiling and enzyme-constrained GEMs, the candidate will generate region-specific models to predict metabolic fluxes associated with liver disease. This research will provide key insights into the metabolic alterations driving T cell function within the liver microenvironment in various liver diseases, including transplant rejection and cancer, with the ultimate goal of contributing to the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. The post is based at the James Black Centre, Denmark Hill campus, and the candidate will report directly to Dr. N.Safinia and Prof. A.Sanchez-Fueyo. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with clinicians, computational biologists, and experimentalists, ensuring that computational models are seamlessly integrated with experimental data. Responsibilities also include the supervision of junior researchers and the preparation of high-impact research publications. This role is ideal for individuals with expertise in systems biology, bioinformatics, and multi-omics data analysis, who are eager to make significant contributions to the field of liver disease research. This is a fixed-term position for 2 years,providing an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking research group. This is a full time 35 hours per week, and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until 14 January 2028 . Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the Centre for Research Staff Development for more information. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria  PhD qualified in relevant subject area (or pending results). Strong programming skills with proficiency in Python, R, and tools relevant to multi-omics data analysis (e.g., CellRanger, GECKO, tINIT) Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet competing deadlines in a dynamic research environment Experience in analyzing large-scale multi-omics datasets, including transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, using advanced statistical and computational methods Familiarity with genome-scale metabolic models (GEMs) and familiarity with flux balance analysis or other metabolic flux modeling approaches Ability to communicate effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and produce high-quality verbal and written reports and publications Desirable criteria Knowledge of liver disease, cancer and/or metabolism Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop novel computational methods for data integration and analysis Experience with machine learning approaches for biological data modeling and predictive analytics Good communication skills and willingness to work within a multi-disciplinary group. Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Grade and Salary: £45,031 - £47,379 per annum inclusive of London weighting allowance Job ID: 133485 Close Date: 04-Jan-2026 Contact Person: Alberto Sanchez-Fueyo Contact Details: sanchez_fueyo@kcl.ac.uk

About Us The PET Centre is part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and King’s College London within the School of Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences. We run a clinical PET service in parallel with an extensive programme of clinical research. Facilities currently include two cyclotrons, radiochemistry labs, three PET-CT scanners and a PET-MR scanner. We have recently installed two state-of-the-art Siemens Quadra Total Body PET-CT scanners. This is a very exciting time to join our team with ample opportunity to contribute to an ambitious programme developing the clinical and research capabilities of the department. Our work includes providing a clinical PET service for >8,000 patients per year from across South East London as well as national referrals from other UK centres. We also support clinical and technical research programs with collaborators from the Hospital, the Medical School and other institutions. Clinical and research imaging capabilities are greatly enhanced by our on-site cyclotrons and radiochemistry laboratories, with tracers produced to GMP standards. We are one of two initial sites selected by the Medical Research Council (MRC) for the UK Total Body PET infrastructure. About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced PET radiographer/imaging technologist for maternity leave cover, to support our imaging teams in developing new ways of working to fully exploit the opportunities that Total Body PET will bring. With support and in collaboration with the PET Centre Superintendent Radiographers, the post holder will be responsible for identifying, developing and co-ordinating training and development initiatives for the Imaging teams. With input from the Medical Physics Leads, they will ensure staff are supported in adopting new practices to optimise clinical imaging protocols for Total Body PET, whilst maintaining skills in conventional PET-CT. They will ensure staff are trained to the highest possible standards to deliver a growing portfolio of PET research studies in adherence with Good Clinical Practice. In doing so, they will be expected to lead by example, able to deliver excellent quality imaging and patient/participant care themselves. They will provide leadership and motivation to establish research and clinical practices which are evidence-based and lead to standard setting. With the Superintendent team, they will monitor and review professional standards of care, reporting on performance, and instituting remedial action where necessary. To be successful in this post, we require a dynamic and ambitious qualified Radiographer/Technologist with good interpersonal skills and at least 3 years’ experience of working in PET imaging or nuclear medicine. Candidates who have experience in a practice development role and/or in delivering research studies and/or working with Total Body PET will be preferred. An important criterion for selecting the successful post holder will be their commitment to drive and implement change when recommended. They will support teams to deliver excellent clinical care to all patients and research subjects, working within all relevant local and National regulatory and clinical governance guidelines.  The post holder will assist the Radiation Protection Supervisor, Superintendent Radiographers and clinical and academic leads in all aspects of service provision, including working with new staff, trainees, students and visitors. They will need to be able to work independently, make decisions, and organise and prioritise their workload in a busy work environment and time critical situations. The role will be based at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, but there will also be some requirement to engage with collaborators across the UK Total Body PET infrastructure, and to promote and disseminate practice development information to the wider PET professional community. This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed term contract for maternity leave cover (up to 12 months). About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria  Full BSc / Diploma in Radiography or recognised Nuclear Medicine qualification Hands-on prior experience of working in PET or Nuclear Medicine, including handling blood products and unsealed radiation sources Sound awareness of clinical research methodology Experience of delivering teaching/training Extensive knowledge of imaging techniques and principles used in PET, CT and NM. Strong correspondence, presentation and report writing skills Excellent computer literacy and IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)  Good interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate highly complex information effectively at all levels and overcome barriers to understanding Proven ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise own work in a busy work environment and time critical situations Desirable criteria Registration with IPEM or HCPC Postgraduate qualification in relevant imaging or research topic Good understanding of the principles of Total Body PET Experience of developing new clinical and research imaging protocols in line with local rules and Good Clinical Practice Downloading a copy of our Job Description Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process. Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible. To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. Grade and Salary: £53,947 - £63,350 per annum including London Weighting Allowance Job ID: 131807 Close Date: 17-Dec-2025 Contact Person: Giorgio Testanera Contact Details: giorgio.testanera@kcl.ac.uk