SFB 80: RNA-DECO
Decorating RNA
for a purpose

This Fall, at the Vienna BioCenter, Silvia Ramundo (GMI) and Javier Martinez (Max Perutz Labs) offer an exciting project for your Master Thesis:
“Why do chloroplasts recruit RNA processing factors to deal with protein quality control?”
About the Ramundo and Martinez Labs:
The Ramundo Lab investigates the chloroplast unfolded protein response (cpUPR). This signaling pathway allows photosynthetic eukaryotes to sense the accumulation of damaged proteins in their chloroplasts and mitigate the resulting stress by reprogramming nuclear gene expression.
The Martinez Lab studies the conversion of precursor RNAs into mature, functional RNAs. This process entails phosphorylation and dephosphorylation of RNA termini, the ligation of RNA exons during pre-tRNA splicing and the “unconventional” cytoplasmic splicing of the Xbp1-mRNA to encode a critical transcription factor for the orchestration of the UPR.
About the position and the research project:
You will characterize the function of RNA processing factors during the chloroplast UPR in the single-celled organism Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. You will have the opportunity to master state-of-art techniques in molecular biology and biochemistry and develop critical thinking in a creative Lab atmosphere within the vibrant Vienna BioCenter.
Candidates:
Please apply if you love gene expression and RNA Biology! We are looking for bright and energetic students with a passion for science and good organizational skills. A substantial experience at the bench is highly preferred (but not strictly required).
Contact:
Please get in touch with us by November 30th enclosing a CV and a short motivation letter. We will conduct interviews during December.
Silvia Ramundo, Group Leader silvia.ramundo@gmi.oeaw.ac.at
Javier Martinez, Group Leader javier.martinez@meduniwien.ac.at
About the Max Perutz Labs and the Gregor Mendel Institute:
The Max Perutz Labs a joint venture between the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, aims to achieve a deep mechanistic understanding of fundamental biomedical processes and to provide an excellent education in molecular biology.
The Gregor Mendel Institute is an international research institute founded by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. Its main goal is to promote excellent curiosity-driven research within the field of plant molecular biology.
Both Institutes are located at the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s hotspots for Life Sciences.
Master Thesis Position Ramundo/Martinez

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