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We are looking for a dynamic, diplomatic and strategic thinker at the postdoctoral level to run the new Core Facility Animal Care (AC) at the University of Vienna Biology Building (UBB). The AC is grounded on basic research on animal behavior and cognition, but aims to connect researchers from related fields of expertise within the Faculty of Life Sciences, such as developmental and evolutionary biology and neuroscience.
As senior scientist and head of the AC, you will work closely with the existing research teams, and the non-scientific staff to create a critical mass and momentum, to foster excellent, integrated and impact-focused research in a state-of-the-art facility. You will actively contribute to the integration of existing and new working groups, the coordination and mentoring of staff and trainees, and the management of AC’s budget. Your further duties include the coordination of animal welfare approvals and ethical permissions, and the maintenance of the AC in compliance with animal welfare guidelines. You will be also responsible for internal and external communication and strategically guide our disseminations and PR activities to increase visibility.
We are looking for a researcher with advanced skills in animal behavior and/or animal welfare, with experience in the organization of animal research including coordination of staff and trainees, handling of animal experimentation licenses and dissemination strategies. We would expect a dynamic, open-minded, analytical, task-focused and socially skilled person with a good understanding of leadership and communication in both English and German language.
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Tasks:
- Proactive collaboration in the integration and development of concepts for implementing of AI/ML in research into the ethics review process and the services provided by the Unit of Responsible Research Practices
- Continuous development and ensuring the quality of the research ethics review process, workflows and follow-up of the TU Wien Research Ethics Committee
- Independent consulting and training in the field of research ethics and integrity
- Development of policy documents, shaping structures, and creating training activities for research ethics and integrity for different audiences in the TU Wien
- Conceptualization and creating materials to be used for research ethics and integrity capacity building, consulting, training and raising awareness
- Consulting with the Head of Unit for Research Ethics and Integrity in formulating policy and concepts
- Active participation in identifying and addressing new emerging topic areas in research ethics and research integrity / responsible research
- Documenting and communicating the activities of the Research Ethics Committee and the Service Unit
- Participation in the Unit’s projects and support in organization of its events
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Tasks:
- Perform independent research on the respective research topic
- Present research results at international conferences and other scientific events
- Successful completion of milestones and curriculum of the doctoral college
- Participation in scientific events and other outreach activities organized by the doctoral college and the Doctoral School of TU Wien
- Write a dissertation and publications
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the doctoral college
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