VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grants - University assistant (predoctoral)

Academics; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Partial remote work

600+ free courses

Job summary

The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences at the University of Vienna offers a three-month completion grant for PhD students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences or sport science. The recipient will be employed as a praedoc university assistant.

Applicants should have progressed dissertations and be able to submit by the end of the funding period, with a contract starting between 1 January 2027 and 1 June 2027.

Qualifications

• VDS-PhaNuSpo member pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Vienna.
• Excellent academic record with timely progress and publications.
• High motivation and commitment to complete doctoral studies on time.
• Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the structures of the University of Vienna.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit your dissertation.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor to prioritise tasks and receive support.
• Participate in the institute and Doctoral School activities and workshops.
• Attend conferences and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Actively seek support through workshops, training, coaching when necessary.

Skills

Dissertation writing

Academic writing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Pursuing doctoral degree in pharmacy or nutritional sciences or sport science

Job description

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS-PhaNuSpo) offers onecompletion grant (short-term finishing contract) of three months for PhaNuSpo doctoral students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sports science at the University of Vienna. The completion grant is intended to support highly qualified PhaNuSpo fellows in the final phase of their doctoral studies. the recipient will be employed as university assistants praedoc.

At the time of application, work on the dissertation must be sufficiently advanced that the completed dissertation can be expected to be submitted by the end of the funding period at the latest.

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching and administration, which means:

• Your main task will be to complete and submit your dissertation.
• You will meet regularly with your supervisor(s) to prioritise your tasks and receive the necessary support to successfully complete your dissertation on time.
• You will participate in the activities and workshops of your institute and the Doctoral School.
• You will participate in conferences and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• You will actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching, etc.) when necessary.

This is part of your personality:

• You are a VDS-PhaNuSpo member and currently pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy or nutritional sciences or sport science at the University of Vienna.
• Excellent academic and study record: FÖP and doctoral thesis agreement within one year, timely submitted and approved annual progress reports, outstanding publication record and conference presentations, etc.
• High level of motivation and commitment to succesfully complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time frame.
• Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with the structures of the University of Vienna.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.836, 10 for full-time basis increases if we can credit professional experience.

The contract will be for three months and shall start between 1 January 2027 and 1 June 2027.

Equal opportunities for everyone.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Isolde Prommer
[e-mail]

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline:10/22/2026