Job Information
Organisation/Company: Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna)
Department: Rectorate
Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine
Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)
Positions: Other Positions
Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)
Country: Austria
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 40
Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
The Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) with more than 6.500 employees and about 8.000 students is one of the largest academic medical schools in the EU area. At the Department for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery of the MedUni Vienna a Professorship Position for Experimental Regenerative Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery according to § 99 (1) university act 2002 is available, starting October 1, 2026. We offer a temporary appointment according to the Austrian Employees Act for a three years period.
Where to apply
E-mail: [contact details available in the full listing]
Requirements
Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications
Employment requirements:
- Completed degree in the natural sciences including a relevant doctoral degree, or an equivalent foreign university qualification appropriate to the position. Outstanding scientific qualifications in the field of experimental regenerative orthopedics, with expertise in both basic and translational research
- Expertise in experimental methods for investigating preventive measures and regenerative treatment approaches preferably for joint injuries and degenerative joint disease. Demonstrated success in the continuous acquisition of competitive third-party research funding
- Leadership and management experience, including expertise in coordinating research consortia and leading research projects
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration in research and development
- Demonstrated teaching competence
- International research experience
Specific Requirements
Expected from the applicant:
- Conduct interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research in the field of experimental regenerative orthopedics and trauma surgery
- Demonstrate leadership competencies in accordance with the MedUni Vienna Leadership Framework
- Continue and strengthen internal and external collaborations with universities and non-university research institutions
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to quality and a willingness to further develop their personal leadership and management competencies
Additional Information
Selection process
The MedUni Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in executive positions and therefore expressly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
Please submit your application in English to the Rector of the Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna ([contact details available in the full listing]) by September 30th, 2026 at the latest. Applications should include (i) curriculum vitae (maximum 10 pages), (ii) list of publications, (iii) summary of research and teaching activities, (iv) outline of future research plans, (v) presentation of experiences in the area of organization, management, leadership tasks and performance planning, (vi) the ten best publications according to the opinion of the applicant (original scientific papers or reviews appropriate to this announcement) with the possibility to download. Applicants are asked to complete and submit all documents as separate files. All forms (FactSheet incl. enclosure) can be found online at: https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Factsheet/Professuren_98_und_99_1.
Information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation can be found at https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Datenschutz_Professuren/.
Professor Markus Müller, MD
Rector
Vienna, July 2026
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Medical University of Vienna
Country: Austria
City: Vienna
Postal Code: 1090
Street: Spitalgasse 23
Contact
City: Vienna
Website: http://www.meduniwien.ac.at
Street: Spitalgasse 23
Postal Code: 1090
