University Assistant Pre-Doc 2026/0246

EURAXESS Ireland; Wien; Ibrido; EUR 34.000 - 42.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien seeks a First Stage Researcher for a PhD track in Veterinary Medicine. The role includes clinical duties, diagnostics, and specialist development in internal medicine with emergency care, plus teaching and administration.

Rotations through Central A&E and on-call duties are required, with German (C1) and English (B2) language proficiency. This 20 h/week position starts mid-October 2026 and is site-bound in Austria.

Competenze

• Completed degree in veterinary medicine (Diploma or Bachelor’s plus Master’s totalling 300 ECTS).
• Rotating internship in small animal medicine or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience, particularly in emergency medicine, neurology, or small mammals.
• Very good written and spoken German (C1).
• Good English (B2).

Mansioni

• Contributing to the running of the clinic, including weekend and night shifts and on-call duties.
• Diagnostic assessment of complex cases under the supervision of specialists.
• Specialist development in small animal medicine, emergency and intensive care medicine.
• Rotation through the Central A&E department on shift and rotating duty.
• Assistance with general teaching, organisational and administrative tasks.

Conoscenze

German language proficiency (C1)

English language proficiency (B2)

Veterinary medicine background

Formazione

Master Degree or equivalent

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree plus Master’s degree totalling 300 ECTS

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 24 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 15 Oct 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/0246 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Job Summary/offer: Contributing to the running of the clinic (including weekend and night shifts and on-call duties), as well as providing independent patient care. Diagnostic assessment of complex cases under the supervision of specialists. Specialist development in the field of small animal medicine, particularly internal medicine as well as emergency and intensive care medicine (neurology or small mammal medicine also possible, subject to interest). Rotation through the Central A&E department on shift and rotating duty. Assistance with general teaching, organisational and administrative tasks. Participation in internal and external continuing professional development

Main Research Field: Veterinary Medicine

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Specific Requirements

A completed degree in veterinary medicine (Diploma or Bachelor’s degree plus a Master’s degree totalling 300 ECTS). Completed ‘rotating internship’ in small animal medicine or equivalent postgraduate clinical experience, particularly in the fields of small animal internal medicine and emergency medicine, or neurology, or small mammals. Very good written and spoken German (C1). Good English (B2)

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages GERMAN Level Excellent

Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine

Additional Information

Additional comments

Career Stage: Early Researcher (Post Graduate)

Research Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Only the German version of the job advertisement is binding.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Clinical Centre for Small Animal Health and Research Country Austria Geofield