PostDoc in Metaflammation in Kidney Diseases and Dialysis (f/m/d) 

We are looking for a highly motivated PostDoc for 3 years (optional extension). The position is available at 
the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine at the Medical University of Vienna in the newly 
founded Christian Doppler Laboratory for Peritoneal Regulation of the Immune-Metabolic Ecosystem in 
Peritoneal Dialysis (CDL-PRIME-PD), headed by Rebecca Herzog. 

The Laboratory 
The CDL-PRIME-PD opens in March 2026 and will conduct high-level, application-oriented basic research. 
The laboratory is located at the interdisciplinary Anna Spiegel Center for Translational Research of the 
Medical University of Vienna. With around 6,500 employees and 8,600 students, the Medical University of 
Vienna is one of the largest biomedical research and teaching institutions in Europe (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/) in one of the most liveable cities in the world. Candidates will benefit from an excellent state-of the art set of resources, numerous educational events and interdisciplinary scientific exchange.  

The Project 
CDL-PRIME-PD investigates metaflammation and 
immunometabolism to uncover novel therapeutic targets for 
patients with end-stage kidney disease, with a strong focus on 
peritoneal dialysis (PD). This postdoctoral project aims to elucidate 
the systemic impact of PD on other organs, particularly its role in driving metaflammation and 
cardiovascular complications. The successful candidate will apply cutting-edge experimental approaches, 
including in vivo disease models, metabolic imaging, metabolomics, proteomics, microbiome profiling, and 
integrative multi-omics analyses. 

The Candidate – Desired Skills and Experience 

•  PhD degree in any life/natural sciences or related fields 
•  Strong background in molecular and cell biology, and preclinical research (e.g. experiments with cells and mice) and willingness to work with animal models and patient samples. 
• Experience in handling omics data, programming and analysis software.
• Experience in biostatistics/data science are an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in English; flexibility, self-management, and organizational skills 

We offer 

• A challenging job in an inspiring, dynamic, multi-disciplinary, and engaged research environment.
• Encouragement of personal career development 
• Excellent technical infrastructure and travel support for visiting conferences, flexible working hours. 
• Full-time (40h) PostDoc position starting earliest 1st March 2026; Salary according to collective loan agreement (Kollektivvertrag der Universitäten), 5014 € / 14x year (brutto) 

Submit your application, including cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees, 
to: cdl-prime-pd@meduniwien.ac.at 

Application Deadline: 28. February 2026 (the position may be filled before the deadline)