Research assistant pinheiro lab mfx fulltime Jobs in Vienna

Join the best of the academic, corporate, and start-up world, and support AITHYRA, the Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence in Vienna by creating and maintaining a valuable working environment for researchers, technicians and administration.

In close partnership with CeMM, the Research Center for Molecular Medicine, both institutes under the umbrella of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (OeAW), and the administrative leadership of Anita Ender, you will actively contribute to the strategic goals of the research institutes to enable and empower scientists and enable research excellence.

We are building the best place in Europe for outstanding AI Researchers to interact with Life Scientists and collaboratively solve revolutionary biological problems. And we want to be the best employer, fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.

AITHYRA's mission is to transform the way life sciences are conducted using AI to drive the biological revolution in the next decade, with the ultimate goal of improving human health.

For the Winter Lab, we are looking for a

Senior Scientist, Biology (m / f / d)

for AITHYRA, fulltime, 40 hours per week

Your role

• Research Leadership : Lead high-throughput genomic screening projects to elucidate mechanisms of small molecule action, with an emphasis on TPD and transcriptional regulation.
• Mentorship & Supervision : Co-supervise PhD students and starting postdoctoral fellows, offering scientific guidance on experimental strategies and data interpretation.
• Grant Writing & Documentation : Partner with the Principal Investigator to develop grant proposals, annual reports, and other funding-related materials.
• Fellowship Support : Provide expertise and editorial support to PhD students and Postdocs preparing fellowship applications.
• Strategic Collaboration : Work closely with interdisciplinary teams (chemists, computational scientists, and biologists) to advance research milestones and foster a creative, collaborative environment.

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The Winter Lab

Our lab explores how small molecules can be harnessed to reprogram biological processes, with a particular focus on targeted protein degradation (TPD) and rewiring the transcriptional machinery in cancer. By integrating synthetic chemistry, functional genomics (e.g., CRISPR / Cas9 screens, deep mutational scanning), and emerging AI / ML tools, we aim to tackle previously "undruggable" targets and drive next-generation therapeutic innovation. We have developed several approaches to discover novel chemical neomorphs : small molecules that induce proximity between key proteins, altering their fate or function. This research has not only yielded fundamental biological insights but also led to successful industrial collaborations and spin-out activities.

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