Elisa Vilardo, PhD
Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology
Basic Science, Life Sciences, Molecular Biology
Position: Group leader
Research focus: Molecular Biology, RNA Biology
Group size: 5
Contact: elisa.vilardo@meduniwien.ac.at
What I offer
- Insight into basic research
- Guidance in career perspective into research
- International experience, what it involves to take your career across borders
- Experience with work-life balance, being a scientist and a parent
- Small group discussion
- Possibility of internships and diploma thesis
I offer also the topic "Studying with a child".
What I expect from the students
- Active participation
- Open communication
- Suggestion of topics of interest and development-oriented approach in the discussion
- A minimum of six meetings throughout the academic year
Time constraints for meetings
- Monthly meetings of 90 minutes (5 per semester), ideally in the morning (breakfast meeting)
- Students participation to a minimum of six meetings throughout the academic year
- Location to be arranged, ideally at the Center for Anatomy and Cell Biology
What else I would like to say
Higher education and a research-oriented career come with challenges, as well as great opportunities. I am open to discuss these topics with motivated students. I can offer my experience with scientific research within and outside of MedUni Wien, and with the challenge of juggling family and work within an international background. I view mentoring as an opportunity of two-way communication and growth, and I am happy to hear and elaborate on the perspective of young students, and the themes that are most relevant for their specific formative stage.