"Tenure Track Professor of Vascular and Myeloid Cell Biology"

Tenure Track Professor of Vascular and Myeloid Cell Biology

Kennzahl: KA-RHEUM-2026-003718

Bewerbungsfrist: 07.05.2026

We are looking for an excellent researcher with great potential to develop an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of Translational Immunology, specifically focused on elucidating the mechanistic role(s) of myeloid cells in the clinical pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and vasculitides, through insights gained from rare autoimmune and autoinflammatory conditions to common cardiometabolic diseases, such as atherosclerosis. The position aims to bridge preclinical and clinical research in a “bench to bedside and back again” approach and to address the knowledge gap between rare autoimmune disease pathology and common inflammatory cardiovascular pathophysiology by leveraging aspects of macrophage and neutrophil biology (e.g. metabolic remodeling, cytokine signaling) as a unifying mechanistic framework.

The Clinical Division of Rheumatology and Immunology and the Division of Physiology and Pathophysiology, have a longstanding reputation in innovative pre-clinical and clinical research in vasculitides and cardiometabolic disease, respectively, and beyond. Dual affiliation within these divisions provides a rich environment for synergy and interdisciplinary collaboration with basic scientists and clinicians. The university has ample core facility and laboratory infrastructure, access to the Biobank Graz and relevant clinical samples, which support novel and state-of-the-art research.

The initial appointment is limited to six years. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor (tenure track professor pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.

Ihre Aufgaben in dieser Position beinhalten:

• Conducting cutting-edge translational research in the field of myeloid cell biology, focusing on molecular mechanisms of inflammation in the context of autoimmune vascular and cardiometabolic diseases
• Research on clinical cohorts and Med Uni Graz Biobank samples
• Producing high-quality scientific publications in the fields of vascular immunology, inflammation, and immunometabolism
• Leading an internationally recognized research group and acquiring third-party funding
• Networking through national and international research collaborations
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting young researchers
• Supporting scientific and public outreach in the research area

Für diese Position bringen Sie folgende Qualifikationen und Kenntnisse mit:

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical or life sciences with a background in immunology, vascular biology or a related field
• Profound research expertise in one of those fields: a) myeloid cell biology b) vascular inflammation c) immunometabolism d) atherosclerosis
• Proven track record of high-quality publications and peer-reviewed research grants or other third-party funding as a lead or principal investigator
• Experience in leading a research group
• Previous experience in teaching and/or (co)supervising pre- and postgraduate students
• Postdoctoral research fellowship abroad or at a different institution than where the PhD was completed
• High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English (equivalent to proficiency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Within three years of employment: Proficiency in German sufficient for teaching at the Medical University of Graz and participating in university committees (equivalent to proficiency level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Idealerweise zählen zu Ihrem Profil:

• Experience in functional and metabolic studies in myeloid cells
• Team player able to motivate colleagues and students
• Responsible work habits and problem-solving skills
• Empathy as well as communication and social skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Gender and diversity skills

Eintrittsdatum: 25.03.2026

befristet auf 6 Jahre
initially limited to 6 years, becoming a tenured position when the qualification agreement is met

Beschäftigungsausmaß: 100%

Einstufung: in die Verwendungsgruppe A2 nach Kollektivvertrag für ArbeitnehmerInnen der Universitäten.

Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by May 7, 2026. Please note that we can only consider complete applications that have been received by the application deadline. A list of the documents to be submitted can be found here.

Statutory information: The minimum remuneration is based on the collective agreement for university employees (KV § 49.2). Scheduled date for job interview: June 17, 2026 at the Medical University of Graz

The Medical University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of women in management positions at universities in Austria and encourages qualified women to apply. Among applicants with equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage them to apply.