SFB 80: RNA-DECO
Decorating RNA
for a purpose

We are searching for an enthusiastic and highly motivated candidate for a bioinformatics postdoc position.
The special research program SFB RNA-DECO is a consortium of top RNA research labs in Austria investigating RNA modification. You will support the computational side of diverse research projects revolving around RNA modification. The projects will involve, but not be limited to, analysis of next generation sequencing data, RNA folding prediction and simulation, integration of biochemical/biophysical data into folding predictions.
The position is available with immediate start and until March 2024, with possibility of renewal for 4 additional years.
Your profile:
- PhD in bioinformatics, molecular biology, or equivalent
- Hands on experience in next generation transcriptome sequencing data analysis
- Experience in computational analysis
- Programming skills in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, R
- Experience with RNA secondary structure prediction
- Team player
- Good communication skills and command of English
- Excellent organisation skills to manage multiple projects
What we offer:
The Medical University is located in Vienna (Austria), which is consistently ranked as the most liveable city in the world, directly at the heart of Europe. Training and supervision will be provided in association with the RNAfold team at the Theoretical Biochemistry Institute of the University of Vienna. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop and apply analysis strategies and pipelines based on a broad range of data sets generated by the member labs of the RNA-DECO consortium. Employee benefits include full insurance, health care, and subsidized child care. Gross monthly salary is 4,061.50, following the Austrian Science Fund recommendation (https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/research-funding/personnel-costs), and will be adjusted according to years of experience.
Apply now sending your CV, a motivation letter, and the contact of two referees via email to
Ivo.Hofacker@univie.ac.at and Tanja.Rohr@meduniwien.ac.at
Bioinformatics position

A position as a laboratory technician is open in the group of Michael Jantsch at the Center of Anatomy and Cell Biology of the Medical University of Vienna. The group studies the impact of RNA modifications on cellular physiology and immunology using animal model systems.
The position involves help in setting up experiments, performing experiments and documenting experiments for scientific publications. Training of students and general laboratory organization will also be part of your job.
We are looking for a person with background in molecular cell biology. Accurate documentation and organizational skills are required. Experience in the handling of mice is of advantage.
We are an international team of 10 students / post docs / technicians.
The position is initially advertised for one year but can be extended into a permanent contract.
If you are interested in this position, please send your motivation letter and curriculum vitae, together with names of potential references to:
Michael.Jantsch@meduniwien.ac.at
Laboratory technician in molecular cell biology for epitranscriptome research

Transfer RNAs (tRNAs) are indispensable components of the protein translation machinery. Rather recently, stress-induced and nuclease-mediated tRNA fragmentation has been discovered as an evolutionarily conserved phenomenon resulting in tRNA-derived small RNAs (tsRNAs) with various functions. What is currently impossible is visualizing tsRNAs at the subcellular level, since tsRNAs are not easily distinguished from parental tRNAs by classical hybridization-based techniques.
This M.Sc. thesis project will test and validate a number of novel RNA hybridization approaches tailored to visualize specific tsRNAs both in vitro and in situ using both human cancer cells and Drosophila embryos.
The successful applicant is required to have basic molecular biology skills (preferably experience with tissue culture). The position will be paid with 440 €/month for the duration of up to one year.
Starting date: September 2022
MSc position tsRNA Asymmetry 2