Full-time · On-site
Starting Principal Investigator
This is a prestigious opportunity for a visionary early-career scientist to establish their own research group within a world-renowned molecular medicine institute. The role is unique for its focus on the high-priority areas of pain and aging, combined with an unparalleled proximity to clinical practice at AKH Wien. It offers the perfect blend of academic freedom and institutional support for high-impact translational research.
Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CeMM), ÖAW · Vienna, Vienna, Austria · Posted 20 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a prestigious opportunity for a visionary early-career scientist to establish their own research group within a world-renowned molecular medicine institute. The role is unique for its focus on the high-priority areas of pain and aging, combined with an unparalleled proximity to clinical practice at AKH Wien. It offers the perfect blend of academic freedom and institutional support for high-impact translational research.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead an independent research program focused on pain or aging
- Manage a research budget and recruit a team of scientists
- Collaborate with other CeMM faculty members on interdisciplinary projects
- Translate basic research findings into potential medical applications
- Apply for external funding, including ERC grants
- Contribute to the intellectual life and shared goals of the institute
Essential
- Exceptional track record in innovative and creative scientific research
- Ambitious early-career scientist status
- Strong interest in the biology of pain or aging and healthy lifespan expansion
- Ability to lead and manage an independent research group
- Commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative research approaches
Preferred
- Experience in medically-oriented research with a focus on translation
- Previous success or potential for securing high-level research grants (e.g., ERC)
- International research experience
Key Skills
Advanced molecular biology techniquesScientific leadership and mentorshipGrant writing and proposal developmentInterdisciplinary collaborationAnalytical and critical thinkingEffective scientific communication
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary of 89,000 EUR per year
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Access to state-of-the-art technology platforms and equipment
- Dedicated support for ERC grant applications
- Collaborative environment with high rates of co-authored publications
- Workplace located in a world-class hospital setting (AKH Wien)
- Involvement in the EU-LIFE alliance of top research centers
- High quality of life in Vienna, Austria
Next step
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