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Matthias Nowak

Matthias Nowak

Postdoctoral Researcher

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Deputy Division Head Scientific Service Units, Manager Life Science Facility at IST Austria

  • Education

    • Max-Planck Institute of Immunology / The University of Freiburg

      2001 - 2006
      Dr. rer. nat. Biology, Developmental Biology

    • Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg

      1996 - 2001
      Diplom Biology, General

    • Duke University

      1999 - 2000
      No degree Biology, Neurobiology, Biochemistry

      Activities and Societies: Laboratory of Prof. J. H. Pate SkeneArea of research: The modulation of phosphatidylinositols and their roles during axonal growth and neuronal differentiation using stable cell lines and mouse primary cultures.

  • Experience

    • BIOTEC, TU Dresden

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2010
      Postdoctoral Researcher

      Laboratory of Prof. M. BrandArea of research: Impact of endocytic mechanisms on morphogen gradient formation and interpretation in the zebrafish embryo.

    • Institute of Science and Technology Austria

      May 2010 - now

      Deputy head for group of 91 8 Units (Bio-Imaging Facility, Electron-Microscopy Facility, Machine Shop, Nano Fabrication Facility, Pre-Clinical Facility, Scientific Computing, Library, Life Science Facility)Key achievements- Conception and implementation of internal auditing system processes- Selection and implementation of central management software - Supported conception and implementation of scientific service charges on cost accounting basis- supported implementation of market relevant prices for external partners Show less Heading group of 21 6 sub-groups (Lab Management, Lab Support, Fish Facility, Plant Facility, Cleaning & Media Kitchen, Mass Spectrometry Service, Virus Service)supporting 26 research groups (about 250 individuals) in 3 lab buildings Key achievements:- established laboratory functionality in three lab buildings- established support structures for operation of laboratory buildings (e.g. waste disposal, cleaning, goods receipt/stock room)- established laboratory safety and compliance programs (general lab safety, biological safety, hazardous substances, radiation safety)- supported start-up of 26 experimental (life-science and physics) research groups- established zebrafish breeding facility, related compliance program, and animal management software- established Arabidopsis thaliana research facility- established media preparation service facilityAwards for team members:Best Scientific Service Award 2016 (awarded by scientists to one individual/group)Excellent Performance award 2016 (awarded by IST Austria management to three individuals/groups) Show less

      • Deputy Head of Scientific Service Units

        Apr 2013 - now

      • Manager of Life Science Facility

        May 2010 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Business Manager

      Controller Institut
      Sept 2013

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matthias Nowak
      Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD fellowship Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Jan 2002
    • Awarded to Matthias Nowak
      “Integriertes Auslandsstudium” (IAS) fellowship Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) 1999 for attendance of Duke University Graduate School for fall semester 1999 and spring semester 2000