"University Assistant postdoctoral"

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

University Assistant postdoctoral

59 Centre for Sport Science and University Sports
Startdate:01.04.2026 | Working hours:20 | Collective bargaining agreement:§48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:31.03.2029
Reference no.:3590

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:

Your future position will be at the Institute of Sport and Movement Science in the Department of Sports Medicine, Performance Physiology and Prevention.

There are collaborations with the Austrian Institute for Sports Medicine (ÖISM) and the Medical University of Vienna (MUW), through which the ÖISM acts as a research centre for MedUni Vienna and which also enables rotations with various departments at MedUni Vienna.

Our institute is equipped with modern devices for diagnostic testing in sports medicine, internal medicine, cardiology and sports science (including resting ECG, 3-channel and 12-channel long-term ECG, long-term blood pressure measurement, spirometry, body plethysmography, stress ECG, 2D and 3D echocardiography with scientific workstation, dynamic stress echocardiography, bicycle, treadmill and rowing ergometry, lactate and mobile blood gas analysis, spiroergometry, strength diagnostics and equipment for medical training therapy).

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• You will develop an independent research profile in the field of sports medicine, performance physiology and prevention.
• You will participate in research projects and scientific studies.
• You will publish internationally and give lectures.
• You will apply for projects and raise third-party funding.
• You will independently hold courses in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement.
• You will supervise your students in your subject areas.
• You will participate in evaluation measures and quality assurance.
• You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching.

This is part of your personality:

Completed degree in human medicine with completed dissertation or completed PhD degree.

• It is desirable for medical professionals to have completed basic training.
• Experience in the application of quantitative research methods and in managing project staff.
• Basic knowledge of examination and testing procedures in sports medicine.
• Teaching skills/experience in e-learning.
• IT skills. (Office package)
• Knowledge of German at level C2 and English at level C1 is desirable.
• Team player with strong social and communication skills.

What we offer:

Inspiring working environment: You will be part of an international team with excellent research infrastructure. Collegial cooperation and mutual support are very important in our interdisciplinary team.

Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal training and coaching: We offer you ongoing opportunities to develop your skills.

Fixed-term contract and fair salary: The basic gross salary of EUR 4,932.90 (on a 40 h /week basis, 14 x per year) increases if we can take your professional experience into account.

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional personality to the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Cover letter with CV
• With your list of publications
• With a summary of your main areas of research (max. 1 page)
• Contact details of references
• Notification of completed dissertation or completed doctorate/PhD studies in the field of human medicine
• Via our job portal / Apply now button

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Jürgen Scharhag

juergen.scharhag@univie.ac.at

Application deadline: 12/29/2025 (MM-DD-YYYY)