Job description
The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. Fuelled by curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility, they provide invaluable contributions to research and teaching, thus enriching our society. Are you also inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact?
Vienna International School in Earth and Space Sciences - Doctoral Positions (AUTUMN CALL 2026)
53 Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy
Startdate: 01.02.2027 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Reference no.: 6165
The University of Vienna invites outstanding candidates to apply for a doctoral position at the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) as part of its Autumn Call 2026.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
Your personal sphere of influence:
The Doctoral School VISESS at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna addresses current societal challenges through inter- and transdisciplinary academic research spanning the COSMOS, planet EARTH, its ENVIRONMENT and the ANTHROPOSPHERE. We aim for our students to become world-leading experts in their fields while confidently communicating and contributing across disciplines.
The Doctoral School is currently inviting applications for a doctoral position at the Faculty in the following field: Palaeontology.
For detailed information on the available position, please visit the call website.
Your future tasks:
- Participation in research projects/research studies, as well as conducting independent research related to your dissertation. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within the first 12 months.
- Dissemination of project results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Contribution to the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia
- Involvement in organizational tasks related to research, teaching, and administration
- (Further) development of strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills
- (Further) development of the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
- You become an active member of your working group and the VISESS Doctoral School.
This is part of your personality:
You can apply if you are a highly qualified graduate who:
- has completed a Diploma or Master’s degree in the/a field represented in the current call by the participating doctoral schools (in this case VISESS) or a closely related discipline;
- demonstrates a strong interest in academic research and in pursuing a PhD at the University of Vienna;
- meets the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment;
- has basic experience in academic writing, as well as subject-specific knowledge, methodological expertise, and skills as outlined for the specific position on the call website;
- has an excellent command of written and spoken English.
Additional Information
Benefits
What we offer:
- Excellence in research: Join one of Europe’s leading universities with internationally recognised scholars.
- Vibrant research environment: Engage with top research groups, gain access to excellent research infrastructure and a vibrant PhD community with many opportunities to connect across disciplines.
- Structured doctoral training: Benefit from close supervision and gain access to high-quality methods workshops, interdisciplinary seminar series, transferable skills development, and opportunities to present your work and receive expert feedback.
- Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.836,10 (as of 1 January 2027) based on a 40-hour work week, paid 14 times a year. The position is offered at 30 hours per week.
- Employment duration: 3–4 years, depending on the position. Please refer to the specific position on the call website for the exact contract duration and further details.
- International networks: Connect to a global community and collaborative projects that encourage mobility and knowledge exchange.
- Inclusive culture: We foster equal opportunity, diversity, and a collegial environment where talent thrives.
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: Universität Wien
- Country: Austria
- City: Wien
- Postal Code: 1010
Contact
- City: Wien
- Website: http://www.univie.ac.at
- Street: Universitätsring 1
- Postal Code: 1010
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