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Andreas Bergthaler

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Postdoc and PhD Positions in Systemic Immunometabolism at MedUni Vienna Medical University of Vienna in Austria

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Metabolism

Funding

Both positions are funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) at FWF salary rates. The postdoc and PhD roles offer a flexible start.

Deadline

Nov 22, 2026

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Austria

University

Medical University of Vienna

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Keywords

Metabolism
Immunology
Biology
Computational Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Medical Science
Cancer
Bacterial Infection
Immunometabolism
Cachexia
Adaptive Immunity
Bioinformatic
Metabolomic

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About this position

Postdoc and PhD openings in systemic immunometabolism at the Bergthaler Lab, Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna), with close collaboration and access to core facilities at CeMM Austrian Academy of Sciences.

The lab is recruiting one Postdoc and one PhD student to study how infection, immunity, adaptive immune responses, and cross-organ communication reshape metabolism and contribute to tissue wasting/cachexia. The project spans fundamental and disease-relevant questions from the single-cell level to the whole organism, with a strong emphasis on mechanistic biology.

Research areas and methods: immunometabolism, immunology, infection, cancer-related cachexia, metabolism, tissue wasting, metabolic modelling, bioinformatics, computational biology, single-cell sequencing, spectral cytometry, metabolomics, metabolite tracing, metabolic cages, genetic and metabolic perturbations, and disease models.

Eligibility highlights: candidates should have a degree in immunology, virology, molecular biology, metabolism, medicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, metabolic modelling, or a related field. Strong wet-lab, dry-lab, or hybrid skills are desired, along with initiative, critical thinking, teamwork, and clear communication. The lab welcomes applicants with their own project ideas.

Funding: both positions are funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) at FWF salary rates, with a flexible start date.

How to apply: PhD applicants should apply through the MedUni Vienna PhD Call by 22 November 2026. Postdoc applicants should email a single PDF with cover letter, CV, publication list, and three referees to [email protected]. Postdoc applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.

Location: Vienna, Austria.

Funding details

Both positions are funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) at FWF salary rates. The postdoc and PhD roles offer a flexible start.

What's required

Applicants should have a degree in immunology, virology, molecular biology, metabolism, medicine, bioinformatics, computational biology, metabolic modelling, or a related field. Strong wet-lab, dry-lab, or hybrid skills and a track record of delivering results are expected. The lab values critical thinking, initiative, collaborative communication, and interest in science communication; own project ideas are welcome.

How to apply

PhD candidates should apply via the MedUni Vienna PhD Call by 22 November 2026 using the linked call page. Postdoc candidates should email one PDF containing a cover letter, CV, publication list, and contact details of three referees to [email protected]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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