Imagine:
• Be part of a project reimagining how bacteriophages can be evolved for therapeutic use.
• Contribute to building an automated, modular system capable of evolving and analyzing phages in parallel — compressing weeks of manual work into days.
• Help lay the groundwork for next-generation antimicrobial solutions that address rising antibiotic resistance.
Engage:
• Design and prototype integrated sensor-actuator systems (optical, thermal, fluidic) to monitor and control phage-bacteria interactions.
• Work closely with microbiologists to test phage evolution in real-time against pathogenic bacterial strains.
• Explore uncharted territory in lab automation — this role is ideal for someone curious, adaptable, and eager to try new things.
• Take the lead on experimental design, data analysis, and troubleshooting in collaboration with technicians and engineers.
What to Expect
• A full-time postdoctoral position for 16 months, with a planned start in Q4 2025 or Q1 2026 and the possibility of extension.
• Working locations at AITand the Medical University of Vienna.
• AIT’s Molecular Diagnostics department focuses on smart diagnostics, automation, and personalized health monitoring technologies.
• MUW’s Department of Dermatology focuses on the genetic epidemiology of phages and bacteria to better understand phage infection dynamics.
• Work in a supportive, interdisciplinary team with access to modern lab infrastructure and rapid prototyping tools.
• Salary according to Austrian Science Fund (FWF) standards.
• Opportunities to publish, attend international conferences, and shape innovative tools in phage biology and therapy.
How To Apply
• Please send
o A letter of motivation outlining your interest and relevant experience
o Curiculum Vitae
o Contact details for at least one referee who can speak to
• Send applications to:
o Johannes.Peham@ait.ac.at
o matthias.wielscher@meduniwien.ac.at
o Subject line: Postdoc Application – Phage Lab-on-Chip Project