Full-time · On-site
Starting Principal Investigator
This is a prestigious opportunity for an ambitious scientist to launch their independent career at a world-leading molecular medicine institute in Vienna. The role focuses on high-impact research into aging and pain, offering a unique bridge between basic science and clinical application. Candidates will benefit from a highly collaborative faculty and a direct partnership with one of the world's largest hospital environments.
Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CeMM), ÖAW · Vienna, Vienna State, Austria · Posted 20 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a prestigious opportunity for an ambitious scientist to launch their independent career at a world-leading molecular medicine institute in Vienna. The role focuses on high-impact research into aging and pain, offering a unique bridge between basic science and clinical application. Candidates will benefit from a highly collaborative faculty and a direct partnership with one of the world's largest hospital environments.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and lead an independent research group
- Conduct curiosity-driven research on pain and healthy lifespan expansion
- Collaborate with international faculty and medical doctors
- Translate scientific findings into medical impact and clinical practice
- Apply for and manage competitive research grants like the ERC
Essential
- Exceptional innovation and creativity in scientific approach
- Ambitious early-career scientist profile
- Strong interest in the biology of aging or pain research
- Ability to lead an independent research group
- Commitment to multidisciplinary and collaborative research
Preferred
- Experience in translating basic research into medical applications
- Track record of high-quality scientific publications
- Readiness to apply for ERC grants
Key Skills
Molecular medicine expertiseScientific leadershipGrant writing and applicationExperimental designMentorshipCross-disciplinary communication
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary of €89,000 per annum
- Access to state-of-the-art research equipment and facilities
- Support for ERC grant applications
- Collaborative environment with high rate of co-authored papers
- Integration with the Medical University of Vienna and AKH Wien
- Membership in the EU-LIFE alliance network
- Work in a top-ranked city for quality of life
- Inspiring workspace with art rooms and interdisciplinary design
Next step
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