VDSP - PhD Completion Contract, Physics

Universität Wien; Wien; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vienna Doctoral School in Physics at the University of Vienna offers up to nine 3-month PhD Completion Contracts for fellows who have held a praedoc position. The aim is to support finalising the dissertation while working at the Faculty of Physics.

Contracts start 01 January 2027 and must be completed within 2027. Fellows are employed as University Assistants and will participate in research, teaching, and administration, with mentoring and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Actively enrolled to PhD studies in Physics at the University of Vienna.
• Full member of the VDSP who has followed all curricular requirements.
• Commitment to complete doctoral studies within the anticipated time.

Responsibilities

• Participate in research, teaching and administration at the Faculty of Physics.
• Complete and submit your dissertation within the contract period.
• Regularly meet with your supervisor to prioritise tasks and seek support.
• Engage in workshops, training and coaching as needed.
• Contribute to organizational and administrative tasks, including supervision and course coordination.

Job description

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

VDSP - PhD Completion Contract

51 Faculty of Physics

Working hours:

30 |

Collective bargaining agreement:

• 48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 6367

The Vienna Doctoral School in Physics is home to 180 doctoral candidates in Physics at the University of Vienna who work at the forefront of science and receive training, mentoring and support to become independent researchers and to connect with the scientific community.

Your Personal Sphere Of Influence

The Vienna Doctoral School in Physics offers up to nine 3-months PhD Completion Contracts for fellows of the Doctoral School who have held a position as University Assistant (praedoc) or as PhD project staff at the University of Vienna before. These Completion Contracts aim to support highly qualified fellows in the final phase of their doctoral studies. The recipients will be employed as University Assistants (praedoc) and will work at the Faculty of Physics. The start of the contracts is possible from 01 January 2027 onwards - the Fellowship must be completed within the year 2027.

Your Future Tasks

• You actively participate in research, teaching & administration at the Faculty of Physics.
• Your main task is to complete and to submit your dissertation.
• You meet and consult with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to prioritize your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time.
• You actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary.
• You contribute to the organizational and administrative tasks of the Faculty of Physics e.g. supervision of students, organization of courses and holding examinations in accordance with the assignment.

Eligibility Criteria

This is part of your personality:

• Actively enrolled to PhD studies in Physics at the University of Vienna.
• Full member of the VDSP who has followed all PHD curricular requirements as well as all regular VDSP requirements:
  • Positively completed PhD presentation “FÖP”.
  • Signed doctoral thesis agreement.
  • All required annual progress reports BSP/V02E (formlerly called DZ/V02) and VDSP reports submitted.
  • All compulsory coursework successfully completed.
  • Participated in all required VDSP mentor meetings (at least once per year).
• Commitment to complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time (within 3 months).
• Excellent academic record.

What We Offer

We offer you the unique opportunity to complete your scientific education and early career research training with your written PhD thesis in a focused effort that allows you to succeed.

The monthly gross salary for 40 hours/week for VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (prae doc) is € 3.836,10. Please note that the advertised Completion Fellowships are for 30 hours/week VwGr. B1 (prae doc), with relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.

Important

• Eligibility: VDSP students who have been employed by the University of Vienna as University Assistant or Project Staff Member within six months before the start of the completion contract.
• Relevant work experience determining the assignment to a particular salary grade.
• Your existing work contract will be extended for up to three months.
• Successful applicants are employed at the University of Vienna and are therefore subject to all associated rights and obligations.
• The successive contract regulations must be followed/kept in mind. Make sure to check your individual case in consideration of your career planning. In case of questions contact HR to clarify your situation.

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 lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline:

11/16/2026

Prae Doc

https://physik.univie.ac.at/vdsp-completion-funding