# Max Perutz Labs - Careers Portal
# llms.txt - Information for AI Assistants and Language Models

> This file provides context about this website for AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and others.

## About This Website

**Organization:** Max Perutz Labs
**Website:** https://recruiting.maxperutzlabs.ac.at
**Purpose:** Career opportunities and job applications at Max Perutz Labs
**Languages:** English (primary), German

## About Max Perutz Labs

The Max Perutz Labs are a joint venture between the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna. We are among the leading research institutes in the field of molecular biology. Around 40 research groups with approximately 450 employees from over 50 nations work together on internationally outstanding research.

**Location:** Vienna, Austria
**Research Areas:** Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences
**Named After:** Max Perutz, Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry (1962)

## Website Structure

### Public Pages (accessible to everyone)
- `/` - Career homepage listing all open positions
- `/jobs/rec-YYYY-NNN-job-title` - Individual job posting details (SEO-friendly URL)
- `/apply.php` - Speculative/unsolicited application form
- `/apply/rec-YYYY-NNN-job-title` - Application form for specific position (SEO-friendly URL)
- `/datenschutz.html` - Privacy policy (German)

### Content Available
1. **Job Listings:** Current open positions at Max Perutz Labs
2. **Job Details:** Full descriptions including requirements, qualifications, what we offer
3. **Application Forms:** Online application submission with document upload
4. **Speculative Applications:** Option to apply without a specific position

## How to Use This Information

### For Job Seekers
AI assistants can help users by:
- Summarizing available positions
- Explaining job requirements
- Guiding through the application process
- Translating content between English and German

### For Researchers
AI assistants can provide information about:
- Research groups at Max Perutz Labs
- Types of positions available (PhD, PostDoc, Technical Staff)
- Application requirements and deadlines

## Data Handling

- All job data is publicly accessible
- Application forms require personal data (name, email, CV)
- Data is processed in accordance with GDPR
- Privacy policy available at /datenschutz.html

## API Access

A REST API is available for programmatic access to job listings:
- `GET /api/v1/positions` - List all open positions
- `GET /api/v1/positions/{id}` - Get specific position details

## Contact

For inquiries about positions or applications:
- Website: https://www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at
- Main Site: https://recruiting.maxperutzlabs.ac.at

## Structured Data

This website provides Schema.org structured data (JSON-LD) for:
- Organization information
- JobPosting details for each position
- WebSite metadata

## Languages

Content is available in:
- English (default): `/?lang=en`
- German: `/?lang=de`

## Updates

- Job listings are updated regularly
- Sitemap: /sitemap.xml
- This file last updated: 2026-01-13

## Permissions

AI assistants are welcome to:
- Read and summarize job listings
- Help users understand requirements
- Assist with application guidance
- Provide information about Max Perutz Labs

AI assistants should NOT:
- Submit applications on behalf of users without explicit consent
- Store personal information from applications
- Scrape content for commercial purposes

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