PhD Position in Biophysics / Biophysical Chemistry in Linz (Austria)

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PhD Position in Biophysics / Biophysical Chemistry in Linz (Austria)

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Job description: Offer DescriptionWe are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Doctoral Network (DN) “WATER”, which aims to train 16 early-stage researchers to unravel the multiple roles of interfacial water in biological membranes. The position will be funded under the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA).HostInstitutionJohannes Kepler University Linz (JKU), Austria, Institute of Biophysics (Head: Prof. Peter Pohl)Research Focus –

• Investigate the role of intraluminal water molecules in the energetics of protein insertion from the translocation channel into the membrane, and assess water mobility in the activated translocon
• Techniques: stopped-flow kinetics, fluorometric/colorimetric assays, fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, micropipette aspiration, patch-clamp recordings of giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs)

Second-ments

• Linz: High frequency impedance measurements

Prague: Spectroscopic analysis of probe mobility within transportersFinancial Package

• Full-time (40 h/week), 3-year position
• Approx. €50,000/year gross salary + Mobility allowance: €7200/year

Estimated net income: €2,800/month (paid in 14 installments)Start Date1 September 2025Eligibility Criteria

• No prior doctoral degree
• Must not have resided in Austria

12 months in the past 3 years * MSc (or near completion) in (Bio)Physics, (Bio)Chemistry or related fieldsStrong command of EnglishDesirable Quali-fications

• Experience with light microscopy, FCS, or electrophysiology
• Background in protein expression/purification, model membranes (planar bilayers, GUVs)
• Site-directed mutagenesis, protein overexpression
• Familiarity with scientific programming for data analysis

Participation in international conferences/publicationsApplication Documents

• Motivation letter and CV
• Reference letters
• Bachelor and Master certificates
• Publications (if available)

Application & Contact: Submit applications to: ; and include “Project #2” in the email subject line.Note: Women are especially encouraged to apply. In case of equal qualification, preference will be given to female applicants.Be part of an international team unraveling the secrets of interfacial water – apply now and shape the future of membrane biophysics!Where to apply E-mailwater@jku.atRequirementsResearch Field Physics » Biophysics Education Level Master Degree or equivalentAdditional InformationWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Johannes Kepler Universität Linz Country Austria GeofieldContact CityLinz WebsiteStreetGruberstr. 40 Postal Code4020 E-Mailsimone.schweiggl@jku.atSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary: €50000 per year

Location: Linz

Job date: Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:36:59 GMT

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