B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

At the University of Vienna, almost 11,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,700 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an ... University assistant predoctoral 74 Max Perutz Labs Startdate: 01.05.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.04.2030 Reference no.: 5531 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your personal sphere of influence: As a PhD student (University Assistant, predoctoral) in the laboratory of Sascha Martens, you will investigate mechanisms of autophagy. Autophagy protects cells from various harmful substances through their degradation within lysosomes. The substrates include aggregate-prone proteins such as alpha-synuclein and Tau, which are associated with neurodegenerative diseases. The Martens lab studies the interaction of the autophagy machinery with these protein substrates in cellular models and reconstituted systems. The group is based at The Max Perutz Labs, a joint research institute of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. It was founded in 2005 to deepen the collaboration between the two universities in the field of molecular biosciences. Approximately 450 scientists from over 40 nations work in 40 research groups at the institute, investigating fundamental questions in molecular and cell biology. State-of-the-art research infrastructure supports their work in basic biomedical research. We are looking for a candidate to join us within the framework of a newly established research platform “Non-Enzymatic Protein Modifications in Neurodegeneration” to investigate how the autophagy machinery targets proteins such as alpha-synuclein and Tau. We are part of the Vienna BioCenter (VBC), providing PhD students with state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, unique opportunities for scientific and personal development, as well as a large network of peers. Vienna is a beautiful, vibrant, and affordable city. Your future tasks: You will actively participate in research, teaching, and administration, which includes: Contributing to the investigation of autophagy Presenting your work in lab meetings, institute seminars, and meetings with your thesis advisory committee Finalising your dissertation agreement within 12–18 months Completing your dissertation and contributing to the preparation of research papers Participating in teaching within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement Supervising BSc and MSc students This is part of your personality: Ability to work in a team and excellent communication skills University masters degree in a relevant field Excellent command of written and spoken English (C1 level or higher) Basic experience in academic writing Successful completion of the VBC PhD programme selection What we offer: Employment duration: 4 years Fair salary: EUR 3.776,10 gross per month (on a full-time basis), paid 14 times per year. Job grading in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc). Work-life balance: Flexible, family-friendly working hours. Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & coaching: Opportunities to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from—free of charge. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team. It is that easy to apply: Scientific curriculum vitae Short motivation letter with reference to the PhD programme application Master’s degree / diploma Via our job portal (“Apply now” button) If you have any questions, please contact: Sascha Martens Sascha.martens@univie.ac.at We look forward to welcoming new personalities to our team. If you have any questions, please contact: Sascha Martens sascha.martens@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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: 04/17/2026 Prae Doc https://training.vbc.ac.at/phd-program/

The Role and the Department The role will act as the deputy for, and assist, the IS Senior Manager (Integrations) to deliver effective integration solutions to the University, and sits within the wider Information Services (IS) collection of teams, which underpin the delivery of customer focused information systems and services. Specifically, the post holder will: Assist the IS Senior Manager (Integrations) in the line management and professional development of a high performing Integrations team, monitoring workload, team performance and proactively ensuring, delivery outcomes align with approved prioritisation schedules. Support academic and professional departments in understanding their data custodian responsibilities and help make strategic decisions to further the adoption of centralised data models. Assist in the design and implementation of software integration solutions across the university's enterprise applications, evaluating existing components or systems to determine integration requirements and ensuring final solutions meet organisational architecture principals. Develop test cases and new methods to accelerate the integration task, as well as documenting integration processes for different stakeholders. Support ongoing maintenance and enhancement of the university's integration environments. Development and implementation of automation scripts, for operational and analytical improvements. Lead the deployment of software builds and integration, developing and testing automation scripts using automation and troubleshooting in cases of failure. Work closely with Professional Support and Academic departments to support and identify requirements or improvements for integration.

The candidate is expected to teach undergraduates and graduate courses in Private Law and mostly Commercial Law. Courses are delivered in French (Bachelor level) and English (Master level) and teaching duties include teaching lectures, tutorials and directing student research and projects. Full professors have a service load of 192 hours (contact hours) per academic year and need to engage each semester in related duties, including grading, invigilation, and office hours. The candidate is expected to participate and engage actively in research activities/projects with the framework of the strategic objectives of the institution and lead their own research projects, in collaboration with local or/and international partners. The candidate will be required to serve as the local liaison for French degrees, whose directors are in Paris, in the fields of international commercial law, arbitration, banking, finance and fintech regulations. She/he will also collaborate with other faculty members, in promoting the department activities on local and international levels, and will serve on committees when needed, and participate actively in the life of the Department and the University. Key Accountabilities: Research & Conferences: Participate in the building of the research strategy of the university within the framework of the research council. Initiate and lead disciplinary and interdisciplinary research projects. Conduct collective and individual research within the field of interest in order to satisfy the strategy of the University and research objectives given by the research council and enhance the University’s reputation, including but not limited to: determining relevant research objectives, initiating and implementing a research project and managing timeframes; resources; materials, finance, equipment etc., in order to achieve the research objectives. Write-up research work appropriately for publication to disseminate ideas and results to the wider community and participate in presentations and conferences to establish and maintain network contacts, raise the profile of the research and University, and keep up to date with recent developments. Identify appropriate sources of funding and prepare research proposals in order to obtain the financial support needed for the research project. Supervise undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD or post-doctoral research students to assist in the development of their research skills and fulfil the research requirements of their degree qualification. Lecturing: Deliver teaching courses to ensure that student learning outcomes are achieved, and aim for teaching excellence for the department, including but not limited to preparing teaching material in advance; communicating subject matter in a way students can understand; observing student progress and learning styles; reacting appropriately to students needs; responding, where appropriate, to student questions outside class times; preparing for contingencies in course delivery etc. Conduct assessment of the students’ work to determine whether the students have achieved the desired standards for progression in their studies or award of a qualification and providing feedback designed to develop and motivate student learning and addressing issues if required. Develop and encourage teaching modes based on projects and students autonomous work, and research-oriented teaching. Student Counselling: Provide academic and career advice to students according to their academic or personal needs, within own level of competence. If necessary, refer them to the appropriate authority for further help or guidance e.g. Business Liaison & Career Advisor, Student Counsellor and/or a relevant University staff member. Responsible to build positive relationships with students that enhance the learning experience, foster a supportive academic environment, and contribute to the overall success of both students and the institution. Provide guidance on internships, placements, and job opportunities whenever required by students. Mentor graduate students in their research and academic pursuits. Course assessment & Improvement: Self-evaluation of the course. Include the outcome of the students’ survey and feedback during the assessment process of the course. Participate and contribute toward the development of innovative pedagogical tools and methods within the department. Examination Duties: Invigilate examinations when required, to ensure that exams are carried out according to the rules set out by the exam board; allow each candidate to sit the exam in the same conditions; and control cheating. To support and participate in examination activities such as paper setting, assessing answer sheets, students’ presentation, and practical evaluation etc. Daily operations of the department: Liaise with the Academic Coordinator to arrange the teaching requirements, such as lesson schedules; teaching materials; submission of student assessments; addressing student special needs for testing etc. Participate in the events, communications, and school visits etc. in order to support the recruitment objectives. Organize events and extra-curricular activities (cultural events, conferences, field trips etc.) encouraging community engagement and culture of continuous learning and professional development Administrative: Work with relevant departments to support the development and implementation of university functions, such as Student Recruitment; Admissions; Library learning resources; IT teaching technology etc. Coordinate teaching programs with relevant faculty staff to ensure the course complements other courses taken by students. Represent the faculty or the department on relevant committees, task forces and focus groups to ensure appropriate governance and progress in the university. Liaise with the two Heads of program in Business law (Masters) in Paris to ensure the academic monitoring of the students. Policies and Procedures: Follow department policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner. Related Assignments: Perform other related duties or assignments as directed by the Line Manager Community outreach: Develop academic and research partnerships with local partners, the community, including internships, etc Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Preferably Full Professor in Private Law and/or Commercial Law. PhD is mandatory (granted by Gov. body when available from home-country), and an Habilitation à diriger des recherches (a CNU approval is also mandatory if qualification was obtained in France) or foreign equivalent or a French Law Agrégation. Minimum Experience: 10 years of teaching and research experience in higher education sector. Proven track record of outstanding achievements in international and interdisciplinary research, including the successful securing of external research funding, in the fields of Commercial Law, or Banking and Finance Law, or International Arbitration, or International Contracts. Outstanding results in graduate students’ supervision. Job-Specific Skills: Mastery of Private Law, or Commercial Law, or Banking and Finance Law, or International Arbitration, or International Contracts…. University lecturing skills and knowledge. Strong International research and scientific presence. Experience in the Middle east is an asset. Strong interest in teaching excellence and innovative pedagogical approaches Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Advanced mastery of innovative pedagogical skills and knowledge of university learning resources and technology including Microsoft Office programs and online platforms. Individual and collective research skills and research project management experience with demonstrated ability to secure external research funding. Proven experience in supervising students’ thesis. Planning and organizing skills. Communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Critical Thinking. Strong teamwork abilities and high sense of collaboration. Flexibility and ability to adapt effectively in multicultural environments. Languages: English and French are mandatory. Arabic is an asset.