Senior Scientist (Post-Doc) 2026/0010
Organisation/Company Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien (University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna) Department Human Resources Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 31 Jan 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna) Country Austria Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 21 Jan 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 2026/0010 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
Job Summary/offer: Lead research in infectiology with a focus on influenza, papillomaviruses, and emerging infections. You will develop innovative in‑vitro models, help establish a BSL3 group, supervise doctoral and diploma students, teach and examine, secure third‑party funding, publish, prepare reports, and support teaching and administration. You have a molecular biology degree (immunology/viral oncology/virology) and a PhD, plus B2 English and German. You bring strong experience in human/animal influenza, reverse genetics and eight‑plasmid technology for live‑attenuated strains, and HPV/BPV detection and characterization in vivo, ex vivo, and 2D/3D models. Preferred: vaccine R&D, human/animal immunology, 3D and live‑cell imaging; teaching/supervision experience; excellent teamwork, communication, reliability; independent, solution‑oriented mindset.
Main Research Field: Emerging infections in animals and humans
Where to apply
E-mail bewerbungen@vetmeduni.ac.at
Requirements
Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine Education Level PhD or equivalent
Specific Requirements
Degree in molecular biology with a focus on immunology/viral oncology or virology, as well as a doctorate (Dr. or PhD)
Languages GERMAN Level Excellent
Languages ENGLISH Level Good
Research Field Medical sciences » Veterinary medicine
Additional Information
Additional comments
Career Stage: Experienced Researcher (Post-Doc)
Research Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)
Only the German version of the job advertisement is binding.
The English version is for information purpose only.