Oroboros Careers

Oroboros Careers

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Technician / Biomedical scientist

Ensuring the excellent quality of our daily work in the MitoFit laboratory your tasks contain:

Respirometry measurements with various biological samples as well as measurements of further mitochondrial parameters (ROS production, mt-membrane potential, ATP production, Ca 2+) by high-resolution respirometery
The application, evaluation and development of protocols
Cell culturing, sample preparation, production of buffers and chemicals
The maintenance and development of the O2k-FluoRespirometer
Updating User-Manuals
Administrative tasks in the laboratory

For more detailed information, see the job description (in German) here

Postdoctoral researcher

Bringing your wealth of experience, you will be responsible for scientific projects on mitochondrial respiratory control in collaboration with the Medical University and Leopold-Franzens-University of Innsbruck.

In the Mitochondrial Research Laboratory of Prof. Erich Gnaiger the latest techniques in O2k-Fluorometry and O2k-Spectrophotometry are available and a Power-O2k approach with up to 24 O2k-instruments (48 chambers) provides the basis of high-output in high-resolution respirometry. Data generated in our own laboratory and data from the literature should be organized to allow quantitative comparisons and documentation in a reference data base. This quality control system will be offered to our O2k-Network Reference Laboratories in conjunction with extended technical support.

This requires a solid understanding of mitochondrial respiratory physiology and international communication skills, providing a long-term perspective of collaboration. Therefore, the candidates should have a strong publication record demonstrating her/his conceptual competence in the field of mitochondrial physiology and writing skills.

Oroboros in brief

Oroboros Instruments is a life science company located in Innsbruck. The company’s focus is on mitochondria and cell research. Oroboros distributes the gold standard technology for high-resolution respirometry - HRR – in 49 countries world-wide and is a scientifically oriented organization with emphasis on continuous innovation.

Instrumental development of the existing O2k technology as well as possible applications are the key of Oroboros Instruments’ leadership on the market. The extension of the Oroboros O2k to the O2k-FluoRespirometer (integrating fluorescence measurements) set a new standard and will be continued by the NextGen-O2k. The NextGen-O2k will combine High-Resolution Respirometry with O2k-Spectrofluorometry (including ratiometric measurements), NADH autofluorescence, O2k-Spectrophotometry (allowing for simultaneous measurement of redox states of the cytochromes aa₃, c, and b), and a Q-redox sensor. It will have integrated optical elements beyond the modular options of the presently available Oroboros O2k. Furthermore, by expanding High-Resolution Respirometry from a two-chamber to a multi-chamber device the research instrument will become a future tool as a medical device.

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.

Contact

Please send your application to [email protected]