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Organisation/Company Universität Wien Research Field Pharmacological sciences » Pharmacognosy Computer science » Other Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country Austria Application Deadline 17 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 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 University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.
The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna invites applications for a
50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4429
The identification and chemical-functional characterization of molecules from natural sources as part of drug discovery are key research areas in the pharmaceutical sciences. 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.
* Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
* Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
* Gender and diversity competence
* Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
* Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.
Additional Information
We offer:
* the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
* a dynamic research environment
* a wide range of research and teaching support services
* attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
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