Position as Assistant Professor in Translational Intensive Care Medicine with a focus on Precis[...]

Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna); Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European medical university in Austria is seeking an Assistant Professor in Translational Intensive Care Medicine. This role focuses on Precision Medicine and offers a tenure-track opportunity. The ideal candidate will have a PhD, recognized international expertise in intensive care medicine, and a commitment to research and teaching excellence. Join us to contribute to innovative research in the perioperative field, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Leistungen

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

State-of-the-art research facilities

International PhD program

Qualifikationen

• Outstanding expertise in intensive care medicine with a focus on translational medicine.
• Experience in investigating biological and molecular mechanisms underlying critical illness.
• Ability to identify biomarkers for risk stratification and outcome prediction.

Aufgaben

• Strengthen, expand, and cross-link research strategies in the perioperative field.
• Develop personalized therapy and monitoring strategies.
• Integrate precision medicine approaches into treatment pathways.

Kenntnisse

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 for supervising students

Diversity and gender competence

International working experience

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna) Department Rectorate Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Country Austria Application Deadline 10 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Type of Contract To be defined 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

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 ofanaesthesia 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.

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.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

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

Specific Requirements

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.

Additional Information

Selection process

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.

• 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 8,000 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/ )