Job Opportunity for Microbiologist in the Field of Art & Science

Job Opportunity for Microbiologist in the Field of Art & Science

Position: Microbiologist
Dates: July/August 2024
Location: Vienna, Austria

The Art & Science Group at the Medical University of Vienna is seeking an artistic/scientific project assistant for preparing an installation for the Ars Electronica Festival. This project, in collaboration with the Austrian Science Fund and the University of Applied Arts, offers a unique opportunity to merge art and science.

Requirements:

• Experience with cell cultivation (specific bacteria, yeasts etc) in various optimized media
• Interest in microbiota
• Ability to install and read growth parameters by sensors (pH, OD, etc.)
• Availability from now until 8 September (with a possible extension of up to 1.5 years)
• 10-30 hours per week by arrangement, preferably based in Vienna

Remuneration:

• Compensation will be provided according to the tariffs of the Austrian FWF under a work contract.

Questions: klaus.spiess@meduniwien.ac.at