12 positions for EpiFlaMe now open! To apply, please go to ‚Apply here‚

EpiFlaMe is a new consortium starting in spring 2026. It is funded as a „Special Research Area“, a prestigious funding scheme of the Austrian Science Fund. The project focuses on understanding epithelial inflammatory memory, and cancer development using multi-omics profiling, computational modeling, and dedicated experimental coculture models. The consortium includes 7 PIs, each leading one subproject, plus supporting bioinformatics personnel.

The EpiFlaMe consortium is committed to a fair, transparent, and excellence-driven recruitment process. Application for the internationally advertised PhD and postdoc positions will be possible from January 16 until Feb 13 2026, with recruitment planned for February – March 2026. Candidates will undergo a rigorous, multi-step selection process combining interviews, scientific presentations, and evaluation by diverse faculty members. The programme ensures equal opportunities, clear communication, and a strong focus on scientific merit and motivation.

The following 12 scientific and administrative positions for EpiFlaMe are now available:

7 PhD positions: one PhD position for each of the scientific subprojects (P02-P08)

2 Bioinformatician positions (one Postdoc, one bioinformatics technician) for data integration across subprojects

2 lab technician positions

1 administrative assistant

Submit your application information and documents via the link you can find on the subpage ‚Apply here‚.