- JOB
- Austria
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna)
- Department
- Rectorate
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Researcher Profile
- Established Researcher (R3)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Austria
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Not Applicable
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 40
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
At the Medical University of Vienna a position as Assistant Professor in Mental and Brain Health according to § 99 (5) University Law 2002 (UG) is announced.
The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s premiere institutions for biomedical and clinical research. We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of neurosciences and mental health with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.
We offer:
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (according to §99 (5) Austrian University Law 2002) for a maximum duration of six years. If, during this time, the successful candidate meets the tenure criteria stipulated in the qualification agreement, he:she will be promoted to tenured Associate Professor. Details are described in the university’s official career development guidelines (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/career/career-development-at-meduni-vienna/). The gross salary for this position is based on the collective agreement for university employees (§49, A2) and may be adjusted depending on previous work experience.
The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment including state-of-the-art research core facilities and an international PhD program and a Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health (C3NMH), which brings together scientists across departments and disciplines. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.
Where to apply
- faculty-recruiting5@meduniwien.ac.at
Requirements
- Research Field
- Medical sciences
- Education Level
- PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Your profile:
- Completed scientific or medical education with PhD or equivalent degree.
- International recognition in the respective research area.
- Successful and continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding.
- Educational and didactic qualifications including supervision of Masters and PhD students.
- Diversity and gender competence.
- International working experience.
Specific Requirements
The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise in neuroscientific and psychiatric/psychological understanding of mind-brain-interaction to strengthen, expand and cross-link the research strategies within the Comprehensive Center for Clinical Neurosciences and Mental Health (C3NMH). This includes the mutual interplay of early development in mind and brain, biological and psychosocial markers of mental and nervous system disorders, prevention and early intervention in mental and nervous system disorders, and protection of mental and brain health. Translational and interdisciplinary competency is of utmost importance for the collaboration with the different departments of the C3NMH and the Medical Neuroscience Cluster.
Additional Information
Selection process
The Medical University of Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. Subsidised childcare facilities are available on campus.
Application documents:
Please submit your application in English to faculty-recruiting5@meduniwien.ac.at by 30.04.2025 at the latest. All files should be merged into a single PDF.
Applications should include:
- curriculum vitae (maximum 10 pages)
- list of publications
- list of five key publications with the possibility of electronic downloading
- summary of research and teaching activities
- a concept of future research plans
- contact addresses of three referees
Applicants are also requested to complete the form (FactSheet) posted online and to attach it to their application (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Factsheet_Professuren_99_5_UG/).
Information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation can be found at https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Datenschutz_Professuren/
Professor Markus Müller, MD
Rector
Additional comments
About us
The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s most established institutions of medical training research, training, and practice. With 8,000 students, it is the largest medical training facility in the German-speaking countries. It comprises 30 departments, two clinical institutes, 13 basic science centres, and numerous specialised laboratories, making the Medical University of Vienna one of the most important institutions of cutting-edge research in biomedicine. (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/)
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Medical University of Vienna
- Country
- Austria
- City
- Vienna
- Postal Code
- 1090
- Street
- Spitalgasse 23
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Vienna
- Website
- Street
- Spitalgasse 23
- Postal Code
- 1090