The Rinke Lab: Microbial MultiOmics and Biorecycling (MMOB)

Currently, we have the following open positions in the Rinke Lab - Group for Microbial MultiOmics and Biorecycling (MMOB) @ the University of Innsbruck, Austria:

  • PhD position (B1/1): Dissertation on the topic “Discovery, characterization and optimization of plastic-degrading enzymes”  

Preferred skills: Completed master's degree in microbiology, biotechnology, or a related field; excellent molecular biology knowledge, e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, enzyme assay, heterologous expression of enzyme candidates, etc.Beneficial Skills: Experience using bioinformatics tools to characterize enzymes; experience with qPCR and SIP (stable isotope probing).

Please include a written proposal on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages).

Project proposal outline: < Plastic degrading enzymes PhD project >Link to submit your application:  < https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13918 >Job ad 13918; Deadline 14.12.2023

 

  • PhD position (B1/1): Dissertation on the topic “Exploring novel microbial lineages and their adaptations to survival in extreme environments”

Preferred skills: Completed master's degree in genomic research, computational biology, microbiology or a related field; experience in metagenomic analysis of environmental samples; experience in microbial phylogeny and metabolic reconstruction of uncultured bacteria and archaea.Beneficial Skills: Knowledge of molecular biology, e.g. DNA extraction, PCR, etc., and experience with microbial enrichment cultures and/or bioreactors are an advantage.

Please include a written proposal on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages).

Project proposal outline: < MDM PhD project >
Link to submit your application:  < https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13916 >Job ad 13916; Deadline 15.12.2023

 

  • PhD position (CEDRIC): Dissertation on the topic “Creating a sustainable transboundary agroecosystem through root microbiome biodiversity”

Main tasks: Dissertation on the topic of ​​“Creating a sustainable transboundary agroecosystem through root microbiome biodiversity”; Independent research and teaching in the field of environmental microbiology and/or bioinformatics; dissemination; Initial and continuing education; Administrative tasks.

 Required qualifications: Completed master's degree in microbiology, genomic research or a related field; Experience in amplicon-based and/or metagenomic analysis of environmental samples; Experience in creating microbial profiles of root microbiomes using 16S rRNA gene or ITS region sequences is an advantage.

Also desired are: willingness to learn new skills, high resilience, flexibility and self-motivation, creative problem-solving ability, teamwork and communication skills, high level of independence and willingness to undertake research stays with cooperation partners at home and abroad, very good English skills, German skills (if not a native language) or the willingness to acquire them.

Please include a written proposal on your dissertation project with your application (max. 5 pages).

Project proposal outline: < PhD project CEDRIC - rhizosphere microbiomes >
Link to submit your application: email to christian.rinke(at)uibk.ac.at with subject line "PhD project CEDRIC" - include a motivation letter (1 page, pdf), your CV (3 pages max, pdf), and the written proposal on your dissertation project (5 pages max).
Questions: < Rinke Lab research team - contact us >
Deadline extended to 22.01.2024

 

  • Postdoc, (B 1/3), 100%, 4 year position:Objective: Strengthen the area of ​​bioinformatics and computational biology in the Microbial MultiOmics and Biorecycling Group.

Preferred skills: Doctorate in bioinformatics and genomics, computational biology, or a related field; experience in analyzing microbial transcriptomics, proteomics and metagenomics data; experience with long-read sequencing, e.g. B. with Oxford Nanopore (ONT) data; ability to work efficiently across multiple projects; relevant teaching experience; experience in project management and execution; international experience;continuing publication activity and experience with project proposals.Beneficial Skills: experience as a system administrator, knowledge of machine learning methods, experience operating anaerobic bioreactors and performing stable isotope probing (SIP)

Link to submit your application:  < https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13919 >Job ad 13919; Deadline 19.12.2023

 

  • Chemical-Technical Assistant VwGr IIIa, 25% (10h per week)

Preferred skills: Training as a TA, MTA or CTA, technical and analytical skills, experience with scientific projects and computer skills are desirable. Experience with Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT) is an advantage.

Link to submit your application:  < https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=13924  >

 

  • Independent postdoc applications

Postdoctoral researchers with a strong publication record and an already well-defined research project that aligns with our interests at MMOB are encouraged to contact us and to submit an ESPRIT application through the Austrian Science Fund FWF. More information can be found here:

The ESPRIT program (Early-Stage Program: Research - Innovation - Training) is intended to improve the skills and support the professional development of researchers from all disciplines early in their research careers by giving them the opportunity to lead an independent research project: 
https://www.fwf.ac.at/en/funding/portfolio/careers/esprit