Fully-funded PhD Positions (University assistant predoctoral)


Currently no open calls 


The next international pooled call for PhD positions is expected in March 2026.


Other vacancies in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Nutritional Sciences and/or Department of Sport and Human Movement Sciences


University Assistant postdoctoral

  • Job ID: 4247
  • Supervisor and contact: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniel König, Email
  • Employment: Working hours 40,00 | 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 (Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc))
  • In brief: We are looking for a committed postdoctoral researcher with experience in aging-related health research to join the interdisciplinary "AAAging" research team. 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.
  • Details and application via the Job Portal of the University of Vienna, the latest on 15 August 2025.

Tenure-Track Professorship in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy – Diversity and Health

  • Reference number: 4430
  • In brief: Physical education and sport pedagogy studies the support of educational processes with the help of physical activity, play and sport. Research interests range from elementary education to adult education and education in late adulthood, with a particular focus on health promotion and a constructive approach to social, cultural and gender-related heterogeneity. A particular focus is on physical education and sports lessons organized in schools. We welcome applications from outstanding candidates who concentrate on physical education and sports pedagogy within the domain of school sports in particular on aspects of health promotion and diversity. The work- and research-related profile should be compatible with the research focus of the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports and the Centre for Teacher Education. International networking capabilities must be clearly demonstrated.
    The tenure-track position is embedded in the area of Sport Pedagogy and Physical Education Didactics at the Department of Sport and Human Movement Science, University of Vienna. A thematic alignment with one or both of the department’s research areas – Lifelong Health Promotion and Education or Human Performance – is desirable. Extensive collaboration opportunities within the department and across faculties – for example, with the Centre for Teacher Education, or the Doctoral School in Education and the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences – offer a vibrant environment for interdisciplinary research.
  • SalaryAccording to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan.
  • If you have any questions: Email
  • Full details and application via the Job Portal of the University of Vienna the latest on 17 September 2025.

Tenure-Track Professorship in Natural Product Research

  • Reference number: 4429
  • In brief: The identification and chemical-functional characterization of molecules from natural sources as part of drug discovery are key research areas in the pharmaceutical sciences (https://pharmazie.univie.ac.at/https://pharmakognosie.univie.ac.at). We are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate who will advance natural product-based research and drug discovery using cutting-edge technologies, including (big) data science. The use or development of AI tools is highly desirable. Outstanding candidates in related fields will also be considered. The position fits into the strategic priorities of the University of Vienna, "Global health: physical, mental and social dimensions of health", "Systems of life – foundations of life" and "Digital and data-driven transformations of science and society".
    Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna play a leading role in three key research areas of the Faculty of Life Sciences: "Biomolecules for a Healthy Lifespan", "Computational Life Sciences", and "Innovation in Drug Research". The tenure-track professorship will be located at the intersection of these areas and will contribute bioinformatic expertise. The tenure-track professorship is also embedded in the PI panel of the Vienna Doctoral School PhaNuSpo, comprising pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences.
  • SalaryAccording to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan.
  • If you have any questions: Email
  • Full details and application via the Job Portal of the University of Vienna the latest on 17 September 2025.

Equal opportunity, diversity and anti-discrimination

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The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attached great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and academic positions among the academic and generic university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

The Human Resources and Gender Equality Office of the University of Vienna provides services that aim to ensure equal opportunities for all members of the university.

Within this framework, the VDS-PhaNuSpo strives to strengthen equal opportunity and career development, independent of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual preferences or religion, and to support compatibility between family and work/ training.