Mission Statement

This doctoral programme intends to provide an internationally competitive scientific training of doctoral students in innovative pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport research.

The school wants to attract motivated students and to guide them towards scientific excellence and independence in a truly unique and dynamic multi-as well as interdisciplinary environment to finally become well-educated, open-minded and responsible graduates. The cohorts trained and supported by the VDS PhaNuSpo are part of the vibrant research environment at the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports of the University of Vienna.

Your Benefits

  • Co-supervision and mentoring from at least two experts in your field.
  • Low hierarchies and an open door policy.
  • Interdisciplinary exchange in the form of joint courses, seminars, retreats and social events.
  • Additional financial support e.g. in the form of completion or mobility grants.
  • A strong student voice.
  • Dedicated administrative support.

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 News

Calls & Opportunities
 

The "Pharmaceutical Bioanalysis" research group (Prof. Sophia Khom) within the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences has a vacancy for a University Assistant predoctoral (PhD) to investigate the molecular, cellular, circuit, and behavioural implications of altered synaptic signaling in neuropsychiatric and neurological...

Event
 

Learn about your PhD programme milestones and formalities of your PhD programme and life. During the Q&A session you can ask any questions you may have.

Afterwards you are invited to a reception with drinks and snacks provided by the DocSchool!

Date: 14 April 2024 16:45-17:45

Where: UZAII, Lecture Hall 4

Defence
 

Dissertation: Die körperliche Entwicklung der österreichischen Stellungspflichtigen von 2007 bis 2016

Wo: Institut für Sport- und Bewegungswissenschaft - USZ II, 1. Stock, Gruppenraum, Auf der Schmelz 6a, 1150 Wien

Datum & Zeit: Donnerstag 4 April 2024, 10:00 Uhr

Retreat
 

We are pleased to invite our PhaNuSpo members to join us for 2 days of exciting scientific and social programme with an overnight stay in Frankenfels, Lower Austria. Places will in principle be allocated on a first come, first served basis - so register now!

We look forward to meeting you.

Public presentation
 

Five early-stage PhD students in pharmaceutical and nutritional sciences will present their exciting dissertation projects. Don't miss it!

Date: Tuesday, 19 March 2024, 8:30-11:00 CET

Venue: Online

Defence
 

PhD thesis: Metabolic modulation of macrophage polarization by selected natural products

Venue: ZOOM Video Conference

Date & time: Friday 22 March 2024, 14:00 CET

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