9 Postdoctoral and Academic Positions at St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute, Austria

Explore job openings at St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (Austria) and contribute to groundbreaking cancer research.

Advance your career at the St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI), a world-renowned biomedical research center located in Vienna, Austria. Fully focused on pediatric oncology, St. Anna CCRI bridges cutting-edge scientific innovation with direct clinical applications to transform treatments for young cancer patients. Operating in an international, multilingual environment, the institute offers robust career progression for both elite researchers and support staff.

Job Openings

Clinical Trial Manager (w/m/d)

 Vienna

 Full-time employee

Mitarbeiter:in Verlassenschaften (w/m/d) - Freier Dienstvertrag

 Vienna

 Freelancer

Flow Cytometry Core Specialist (w/m/d)

 Vienna

 Full-time employee

PhD Student/Postdoc (f/m/d) – Computational Pediatric Cancer Genomics

 Vienna

 Full-time employee

Technical Assistant (f/m/d) – Molecular Biology

 Vienna

 Full-time employee

Head of Biobank (f/m/d)

 Vienna

 Full-time employee

Speculative applications / Initiativbewerbungen

 Vienna

 Part-time / full-time

Core Professional Tracks

• Principal Investigators & Faculty Leadership: The institute frequently initiates strategic recruitment for scientific leaders and Principal Investigators (PIs) across vital disciplines, including Cellular & Immuno-Therapies, Translational Medicine, and Innovative Zebrafish Models.
• Postdoctoral & Doctoral Research: Competitive Postdoc fellowships (focusing on mechanobiology, stem cell-based modeling, or microenvironments) and PhD student tracks are continuously funded to integrate young scientists into high-impact translational teams.
• Specialized Institutional Heads: Advanced administrative and scientific steering roles are open periodically, including positions like Head of Biobank and Head of Precision Oncology.
• Laboratory Operations & Diagnostics: Career paths exist for Lab Operations Managers, Bioinformaticians, Technical Assistants (TA), and Biomedical Analysts (BMA) overseeing core facilities and infrastructure.

Salary Standards & Compensation

Employment packages are competitive and clearly defined according to the level of responsibility.

• Institutional Leadership/Heads: Openings feature a minimum annual gross salary starting from €73,000 (all-in).
• Principal Investigators: Faculty group leader tracks carry a minimum annual gross salary starting from €78,000 (all-in).
• Note: Final compensation often scales upwards depending on the applicant's specific qualifications and past experimental experience.

Application & Selection Process

1. Monitor Live Vacancies: Review current job openings and required profiles directly on the central St. Anna CCRI Job Board.
2. Submit Electronically: If your profile matches an active listing, or if you choose to submit a speculative application, upload your dossier through their digital interface.
3. Hiring Evaluation: Shortlisted candidates go through a rigorous evaluation framework, including virtual interviews with the Scientific Directors followed by comprehensive on-site hearings in Vienna.