synthesis in nutrition research and the development of evidence-based nutritional guidelines.

Your tasks

• Advance Evidence Synthesis Methods with a Special Focus on Evidence Synthesis Methods in Nutrition Research: Independently conduct scientific research aimed at advancing the methodologies used to conduct evidence synthesis in nutrition research and the development of evidence-based nutritional guidelines.
• Co-Investigator Contribution: Actively contribute as a co-investigator to the BEETHOVEN project.
• Participation and Completion of PhD courses according to the curriculum Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research
• Educational Contributions: Teach courses in clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine to undergraduate students, supervise bachelor theses.
• Research Dissemination: Publish research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Conference Participation: Engage actively in both national and international conferences, presenting research findings and networking with peers in the scientific community.
• International Research Collaborations: Participate in global research collaborations, such as those with Cochrane or JBI, while pursuing and completing a PhD in Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research within a three-year timeframe.
• PhD Dissertation: Complete and submit a cumulative PhD dissertation in Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research within a three-year timeframe.

Your profile

We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:

• Completion of a diploma or master's degree in a field related to health sciences (latest completion date 31.8.2026)
• Basic knowledge in the concepts of evidence-based medicine/practice, public health or epidemiology, demonstrated by successful completion of relevant course work or work experience
• Proficiency in scientific writing, demonstrated by scientific publications or master thesis
• Very good command of spoken and written English (mind. B2)

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

• Experience in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
• Experience in qualitative and/ or quantitative evidence synthesis
• Academic achievements, such as publications, presentations, or awards
• Flexibility, resilience, and ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Command of the German language (min. B2) is a plus

Your perspective

• Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited until 30th September 2029
• Minimum salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis
• Classification as a scientific project staff member according to § 49 VwGr. B1, Kollektivvertrag für Universitäten (collective agreement for universities)
• Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems
• Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours)
• Extensive benefits such as: very good further training opportunities as part of our own study programs, a wide range of company health promotion programs and the University Sports Institute (USI)

We look forward to receiving your online application by 14 May 2026 via our online tool: https://www.donau-uni.ac.at/vacancies

Your application should include:

• Letter of motivation (max. two pages)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certificates of degrees and transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a person who has supervised you during a scientific project)
• A short research exposé (max. two pages) addressing the methodological research problem. Please find the instructions here