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29 Jan 2025

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

E-mail
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

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