The Plaschka lab at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) offers an exciting research opportunity for individuals with a PhD degree in biochemistry or cryo-electron microscopy. If you are excited to advance your scientific career in an outstanding research environment, you’re the one!
We are an internationally leading group in the mechanistic study of human gene expression, with interests in mRNA transcription, processing, and nuclear export. With this position, you will combine cutting edge biochemistry, cryo-electron microscopy, cryo-electron tomography, and genetics to tackle key open questions in human mRNA maturation.
We provide an unparalleled training opportunity with world-class support at the group-, institute-, and campus-level. Available resources include, on-site mass spectrometry, Cryo-EM (Titan Krios & Glacios), a locally operated FIB-SEM, a fully administered compute-cluster, and more. IMP is world-class research institute that provides outstanding support and excellent social benefits in Vienna, Austria – the number one city in the Mercer ‘quality of living’ ranking.
Applications with a cover letter, CV, and the names of your referees should be sent to clemens.plaschka[at]imp.ac.at. The position is available from spring 2025 and remains open until it is filled.
Selected publications
Vorländer et al., Nature 2024; Pacheco-Fiallos et al., Nature 2023; Plaschka et al. Nature 2018; Plaschka et al. Nature 2017
Additional Information
Plaschka Lab: www.imp.ac.at/groups/clemens-plaschka/
IMP: www.imp.ac.at