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Postdoc positions
A Postdoc position is open in the OROBOROS Mitochondrial Research Laboratory for scientific projects on mitochondrial respiratory control in collaboration with the Medical University of Innsbruck (MitoCom, Prof. Erich Gnaiger).
The scientist with postdoc experience is expected to take a leading role in her/his respective research area in the Mitochondrial Research Labotatory of Prof. Erich Gnaiger, where the latest techniques in O2k-Fluorometry and O2k-Spectrophotometry are available and a Power-O2k approach with up to 10 O2k-instruments (20 chambers) provides the basis of high-output in high-resolution respirometry. The candidates should have strong publication records demonstrating her/his conceptual competence in the field of mitochondrial physiology and writing skills. The position can be filled immediately. The candidates should submit her/his application with CV and the best three publications to:
Master thesis
The Mitochondrial Research Laboratory (Prof. Erich Gnaiger; Dept Visceral, Transplant, Thoracic Surgery, D Swarovski Res Lab, MUI; and OROBOROS INSTRUMENTS) offers a master thesis position. During the master thesis project, the student will be introduced into tissue preparation (skeletal and cardiac mouse muscle) for measurement of mitochondrial respiration. The main goal is to test, using a newly developed thermoelectric cooling plate, the influence of tissue storage time, storage solutions and temperature during tissue preparation on preservation of mitochondrial respiratory function. The results contribute to the (i) standardization of tissue preparation for experimental studies (mitochondrial competence in muscle tissue) and (ii) optimization of storage conditions for organ transplantation (heart).
Please send your application with CV to [email protected] or [email protected].
Place of work
Innsbruck - the city in the Alps: Tyrol and its capital Innsbruck offer the highest standards of quality of life in Austria, combining the unique alpine surroundings with an excellent infrastructure. High living standards include international schools, a very good health care system, political stability and outdoor sport activities on the doorstep, e.g. skiing, hiking, mountain climbing.
