VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grants - University assistant (predoctoral)

Universit; Wien; Hybrid; EUR 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Partial remote work

International academic team

Over 600 courses available (training)

Job summary

The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS-PhaNuSpo) offers a three‑month completion grant for predoc PhD students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sport science at the University of Vienna. You will be employed as a university assistant, contributing to research, teaching, and administration while finalizing your dissertation.

Work will include regular supervisor meetings, participation in institute activities and workshops, and presenting results in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a doctoral degree with good progress toward completion.
• Strong academic achievements and publication record are expected.
• Demonstrated motivation and commitment to finish doctoral studies on time.

Responsibilities

• Complete and submit your dissertation within the funding period.
• Meet regularly with your supervisor to prioritise tasks and seek support.
• Participate in institute and Doctoral School activities and workshops.
• Attend conferences and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Seek training, coaching, and support as needed.

Skills

Excellent academic record

Motivation

Pro-active attitude

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Doctoral candidate in pharmacy/nutritional sciences/sport science

Job description

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The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking a/an

VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grants - University assistant (predoctoral)

50 Faculty of Life Sciences

Job ID:6261

Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be More than 7,500 academics at the University of Vienna thrive on continuous exploration and curiosity and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences ( VDS-PhaNuSpo ) offers one completion 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.

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:

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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