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Deadline 15 November
VBC PhD Programme - Apply Now!

The VBC PhD Programme is a premier program in molecular biology and life sciences in Europe. It is jointly organized by four Vienna BioCenter institutes - IMP, GMI, IMBA, and MFPL; the degree is awarded by the University of Vienna. The winter call 2018 is open - submit your application by 15 November 2018!

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Featured Publications

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Muhar, M., Ebert, A., Neumann, T., Umkehrer, C., Jude, J., Wieshofer, C., Rescheneder, P., Lipp, JJ., Herzog, VA., Reichholf, B., Cisneros, DA., Hoffmann, T., Schlapansky, MF., Bhat, P., von Haeseler, A., Köcher, T., Obenauf, AC., Popow, J., Ameres, SL., Zuber, J. (2018) SLAM-seq defines direct gene-regulatory functions of the BRD4-MYC axis. Science. 360(6390):800-805
Herberg, S., Gert, KR., Schleiffer, A., Pauli, A. (2018) The Ly6/uPAR protein Bouncer is necessary and sufficient for species-specific fertilization. Science. 361(6406):1029-1033

Research
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Rushad Pavri
Rushad Pavri
Group Leader Molecular mechanisms of antibody diversification
David Keays
David Keays
Group Leader Neuronal migration and magnetoreception
Meinrad Busslinger
Meinrad Busslinger
Deputy Director Science Stem cell commitment in haematopoiesis
Jan-Michael Peters
Jan-Michael Peters
Scientific Director Mitosis and chromosome biology
Luisa Cochella
Luisa Cochella
Group Leader Transcriptional and post-transcriptional mechanisms of cell-type specification
Anna Obenauf
Anna Obenauf
Group Leader Molecular mechanisms of metastasis and drug resistance
David Haselbach
David Haselbach
Fellow Watching molecular machines in action
Tim Clausen
Tim Clausen
Senior Scientist Molecular mechanisms of protein quality control
Alexander Stark
Alexander Stark
Senior Scientist Understanding transcriptional regulation
Alipasha Vaziri
Alipasha Vaziri
Adjunct Investigator Dynamics of coupled biological systems – methods and phenomena
Manuel Zimmer
Manuel Zimmer
Group Leader Neural Network Dynamics and Behavior
Wulf Haubensak
Wulf Haubensak
Group Leader Circuit mechanics of emotional behaviour
Elly Tanaka
Elly Tanaka
Senior Scientist Molecular mechanisms of vertebrate regeneration
Johannes Zuber
Johannes Zuber
Group Leader Finding and understanding cancer dependencies
Clemens Plaschka
Clemens Plaschka
Group Leader mRNA processing and regulation
Andrea Pauli
Andrea Pauli
Group Leader Investigating new regulators of embryogenesis

Career

Develop your research project with a world-leading research group.
Summer
School
Find out about opportunities to join a lab for master's research.
Master &
Internship
Join one of the most prestigious international PhD programmes in molecular biology.
PhD
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Grow in a stimulating research environment with world-class scientists and outstanding facilities.

Postdocs

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24
Oct
2018
IMP Lecture Hall
11:00
Shedding some Light on the Dark Matter of the Genomic Universe
Thomas Cech
University of Colorado Boulder
Max Birnstiel Lecture
25
Oct
2018
IMBA/GMI Lecture Hall
11:00
Composition-Dependent Functions of Biomolecular Condensates
Michael Rosen
UT Southwestern
VBC Regular Seminar

Featured Publications

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Muhar, M., Ebert, A., Neumann, T., Umkehrer, C., Jude, J., Wieshofer, C., Rescheneder, P., Lipp, JJ., Herzog, VA., Reichholf, B., Cisneros, DA., Hoffmann, T., Schlapansky, MF., Bhat, P., von Haeseler, A., Köcher, T., Obenauf, AC., Popow, J., Ameres, SL., Zuber, J. (2018) SLAM-seq defines direct gene-regulatory functions of the BRD4-MYC axis. Science. 360(6390):800-805
Plaschka, C., Lin, PC., Charenton, C., Nagai, K. (2018) Prespliceosome structure provides insights into spliceosome assembly and regulation. Nature. 559(7714):419-422

News

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01 Oct 2018
Rabitsch Award for IMP alumna Annika Nichols

One of the highlights of the annual IMP-IMBA Recess is the presentation of the Kirsten Peter Rabitsch Award to the most promising PhD-student of...

27 Sep 2018
Principles of limb regeneration in salamanders show link to mammals

Scientists have long argued over which cells enable salamanders to grow back lost limbs. By tracking lineages and characterising individual cells,...

20 Sep 2018
Breaking the ground for more biologists

Construction works started on the new biology building of the University of Vienna in St. Marx. By the fall of 2021, the center will house major parts...