Kennzahl: DFI-HUMGEN-2025-003439

Bewerbungsfrist: 23.10.2025

We are looking for an excellent researcher with great potential to develop an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of translational bioinformatics and precision medicine. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and teaching with a focus on genome analyses in the context of precision medicine and liquid biopsy. The Diagnostic & Research Institute of Human Genetics at the Medical University of Graz focuses its research on rare and inherited tumor diseases, precision medicine, and in particular on liquid biopsy technologies. The institute is dedicated to the non-invasive analysis of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA), providing dynamic insights into tumor-associated molecular changes that underpin early cancer detection, biomarker discovery, and minimal residual disease monitoring. Applications now extend beyond oncology into prenatal diagnostics, transplant medicine, immunology, and autoimmune disorders. Excellent research conditions and a state-of-the-art infrastructure - including a molecular diagnostics laboratory, a large-scale Biobank Graz, and integration into the Diagnostic and Research Center for Molecular BioMedicine offer an optimal foundation. Moreover, the institute maintains an extensive network of national and international partners across academia and industry, which together foster innovative projects and interdisciplinary exchange. The initial appointment is limited to six years. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor (tenure track professor pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.

Ihre Aufgaben in dieser Position beinhalten:

Conducting cutting-edge research in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology with a focus on liquid biopsy
Producing high-quality scientific publications on a regular basis
Establishing and leading an internationally recognized research group and acquiring third-party funding
Networking through national and international research collaborations
Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting young researchers
Supporting scientific and public outreach in the research area

Für diese Position bringen Sie folgende Qualifikationen und Kenntnisse mit:

PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in computational biology or a related field
Excellent knowledge in computational biology and bioinformatics with a focus on liquid biopsy
Experience with NGS data analysis (WGS, WES, cfDNA)
Proven track record of high-quality publications
Peer-reviewed research grants or other third-party funding
Experience in leading a research group
Previous experience in teaching and/or (co)supervising pre- and postgraduate students
Postdoctoral research abroad or at an institution different from where the PhD was completed
High level of proficiency in written and spoken English (equivalent to proficiency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching at the Medical University of Graz and for participation in university committees

Idealerweise zählen zu Ihrem Profil:

Team player able to motivate colleagues and students
Responsible wor habits and problem-solving skills
Empathy as well as communication and social skills
Systematic and analytical thinking
Management and leadership skills
Gender and diversity skills

Eintrittsdatum: 01.02.2026

initially limited to 6 years, becoming a tenured position when the qualification agreement is met

Beschäftigungsausmaß: 100%

Einstufung in die Verwendungsgruppe A2 nach Kollektivvertrag für ArbeitnehmerInnen der Universitäten.

Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by October 23, 2025.

Please note that we can only consider complete applications that have been received by the application deadline. A list of the documents to be submitted can be found here.

Statutory information: The minimum remuneration is based on the collective agreement for university employees (KV § 49.2).

Scheduled date for job interview: January 9, 2026 at the Medical University of Graz

The Medical University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of women in management positions at universities in Austria and encourages qualified women to apply. Among applicants with equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage them to apply.

Tenure Track Professor of Translational Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine