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University of Graz

he University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria's second oldest university and one of the largest in the country. Many excellent scientists, amongst them six Nobel laureates, have taught and researched here.


With 31,000 students and 4,300 employees the University of Graz contributes significantly to the vibrating life of the Styrian capital. Its location in Europe encourages a lively scientific, economic and cultural exchange with South-East Europe, from which not only the city benefits, but also its educational institutions.
 

Facts and Figures

  • Founded in 1585
  • 6 faculties
  • 76 institutes
  • 31,000 students
  • 4,400 new students
  • 3,300 graduates per academic year, of which approximately 200 receive a doctor’s degree
  • 120 study courses
  • 4,300 employees, of which 3,000 are scientists
  • 180,000 m2 net floor area
  • A budget of 232,5 million euros per year
Professor of Biochemistry
$74,504 yearly
University of Graz Graz, Austria
Apr 08, 2021
Full time
  At the Institute of Molecular Biosciences at the Natural Science Faculty, the University of Graz is seeking to appoint a :  Professor of Biochemistry (40 hours per week; selection procedure in accordance with Section 98 of the Universities Act (UG); permanent employment according to the Salaried Employees Act (AngG); expected starting date October 1st 2022)   The professorship is dedicated to the area of molecular and cellular biochemistry, with a focus on the (patho)physiology of energy and lipid metabolism in animal models (preferably in mice). The professorship is thematically and organisationally embedded in the area Biochemistry 2 at the Institute for Molecular Biosciences (IMB). The appointed professor is expected to establish and lead an independent research group that is to be primarily sustained by external funding. The job holder’s research profile should match, complement and expand the research activities in the field of Molecular...