* Assistant Professor in Translational Intensive Care Medicine
At the Medical University of Vienna a position as
Assistant Professor in Translational Intensive Care Medicine with a focus on Precision Medicine
according to § 99 (5) University Law 2002 (UG) is announced.
The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s premiere institutions for biomedical and clinical research. We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of of anaesthesia and intensive care medicine with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.
The candidate is expected to have outstanding expertise in intensive care medicine with a focus on translational, especially precision medicine, to strengthen, expand, and cross-link the research strategies within the perioperative field with a focus on intensive care medicine in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Medicine. Experiences include investigating the individual biological and molecular mechanisms underlying critical illness and perioperative care, identifying biomarkers for risk stratification and outcome prediction, developing individualised therapy and monitoring strategies, and integrating precision medicine approaches into clinical treatment pathways. Translational and interdisciplinary competence is essential for collaboration with the various departments of the Center of Perioperative Medicine.
Your profile:
* Completed scientific or medical education with PhD or equivalent degree.
* International recognition in the respective research area.
* Successful and continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding.
* Educational and didactic qualifications including supervision of Masters and PhD students.
* Diversity and gender competence.
* International working experience
We offer:
The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (according to § 99 (5) Austrian University Law 2002) for a maximum duration of six years. If, during this time, the successful candidate meets the tenure criteria stipulated in the qualification agreement, he:she will be promoted to tenured Associate Professor. Details are described in the university’s official career development guidelines (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/career/career-development-at-meduni-vienna/ ). The gross salary for this position is based on the collective agreement for university employees (§49, A2) and may be adjusted depending on previous work experience.
The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment including state-of-the-art research core facilities, an international PhD program, research clusters, and platforms and the Comprehensive Center for Perioperative Medicine (CCPM), which bring together scientists across departments and disciplines. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.
The Medical University of Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. Subsidised childcare facilities are available on campus.
Please submit your application in English to faculty-recruiting5@meduniwien.ac.at by October 31 st, 2025 at the latest. All files should be merged into a single PDF.
Applications should include:
* list of publications
* list of five key publications with the possibility of electronic downloading
* summary of research and teaching activities
The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s most established institutions of medical training research, training, and practice. With 8,500 students, it is the largest medical training facility in the German-speaking countries. It comprises 30 departments, two clinical institutes, 13 basic science centres, and numerous specialised laboratories, making the Medical University of Vienna one of the most important institutions of cutting-edge research in biomedicine. (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/ )
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