Academic ConnectUniversity Assistant postdoctoral
50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Job vacancy starting: 09/01/2025 | Working hours: 40,00 | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited contract until: 08/31/2029
Job ID: **4247**
Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where over 7,500 brilliant minds have found a unique balance of freedom and support. Join us if you’re passionate about groundbreaking international research and academic excellence. Ready to be part of our team? Let’s shape the future together!
Your personal sphere of play:
To expand our team within the interdisciplinary "AAAging" study, we are looking for a committed PostDoc with research experience in aging-related health research.
Your responsibilities include the overall scientific coordination of the study and the preparation of scientific publications. You will also share your knowledge with Master’s and PhD students.
You will actively contribute your expertise to the acquisition of third-party funding and independently advance the "AAAging" project.
The independent teaching of courses in accordance with the collective agreement, as well as active participation in research, teaching and administration, and the development of your own research profile is expected.
Your future tasks:
- You take on the overall scientific coordination of the AAAging study (planning, monitoring, quality assurance)
- You supervise PhD candidates and students
- You publish in international journals and give scientific presentations
- You apply for third-party funded projects and acquire research funding
- You independently teach courses in accordance with the collective agreement
- You assume administrative responsibilities in research and teaching
This is part of your personality:
- Completed doctoral/PhD degree in Nutritional Sciences, Sports Medicine, Public Health or a related field
- Experience in project leadership or study coordination, or at least active involvement in human studies during your doctoral studies
- Advanced knowledge in statistics and scientific publishing
- Experience with methods such as BIA, spiroergometry, and dietary assessments
- Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken
- Strong team player with excellent social and communication skills
- Resilience and high level of motivation
What we offer:
- Participation in a forward-looking project to prevent age-related diseases
- Broad methodological setting (including DXA, functional diagnostics, dietary assessments)
- Strong networking and diverse development opportunities within the University of Vienna
- Inspiring working environment: you are part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure and an open, collegial atmosphere
- Convenient public transport connections: your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport
- Comprehensive internal training and coaching opportunities to support your professional development
- Fixed-term contract and fair, transparent salary: the basic salary is EUR 4,932.90 gross/month (14 times per year, for post doc positions). This may increase depending on relevant previous work experience
- Equal opportunities for all: we value diversity and welcome every additional personality in our team!
It is that easy to apply:
- With your scientific curriculum vitae / letter of intent
- With your list of publications
- With your summary of research interests (max. 1 p.)
- Doctoral Degree
- Contact details of persons who could provide reference letters
- Via our job portal/ Apply now - button
If you have any questions, please contact:
Daniel König
We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.
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**Application deadline:** 08/05/2025
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