Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)

University for Continuing Education Krems

Organisation/Company: University for Continuing Education Krems

Department: Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation

Research Field: Medical sciences » Health sciences

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 15 Apr 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Part-time

Hours Per Week: 30

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Reference Number: SB25-0031

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

University for Continuing Education Krems

The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges and tailors its study programs to address them. With over 8,000 students coming from 99 countries, the University for Continuing Education Krems combines its many years of experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide outstanding quality in research and teaching at an international level. Situated 60 km from Vienna in the alluring UNESCO world heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.

The Centre for Evidence-based Health Services Research is part of the Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation. The Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation is home to Cochrane Austria, the Austrian Centre for Evidence-based Healthcare - a JBI Affiliated Group - and is recognized as a WHO Collaborating Center for Evidence-based Medicine and as a Center for Evidence Reviews of the American College of Physicians. The Centre for Evidence-based Health Services Research is a member of the German Network for Health Services Research.

The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Centre for Evidence-based Health Services Research at the Department for Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:

Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)

30 hrs./week

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Description of the offer:

The advertised position is part of an ongoing cooperation with the Lower Austrian Health and Social Fund (NÖGUS). The position is assigned to the Centre for Evidence-based Health Services Research with a focus on hospital care. The doctoral candidate will be entrusted with carrying out research work on the further development of methodological approaches in health services research.

• Further development of evidence synthesis methods for health services research
• Independently conducting scientific research with the aim of further developing the methods of evidence synthesis in health services research
• Active participation in systematic evidence synthesis and other research projects
• Teaching activities in the areas of health services research and evidence-based medicine, including supervision of bachelor theses
• Publication of research results in international, peer-reviewed journals
• Active participation in national and international conferences, presentation of research results and networking with colleagues from the scientific community
• International research collaborations: Participation in global research collaborations, e.g. with Cochrane, JBI or the German Network for Health Services Research e.V.

We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:

• Completed university degree (at least Master/diploma) in a health, social or economic science subject area (fulfilment by 31 May 2025 at the latest) and eligible for doctoral studies
• Basic knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistics, proven by successful completion of relevant courses
• Basic understanding of the concepts of evidence-based medicine and epidemiology
• Proof of scientific writing skills through scientific publications or a completed master's/diploma thesis
• Excellent knowledge of German (at least C1) and very good knowledge of English (at least B2)

In addition, the following criteria are desirable:

• Basic understanding of longitudinal data analyses
• Experience in quantitative research, demonstrated by scientific publications, work experience or a master's/diploma thesis
• Academic achievements, such as publications, presentations or awards
• Flexibility, resilience and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Your perspective

• Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited until 30 September 2028
• Minimum salary of EUR 3,714.80 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis
• Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems
• Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours)
• Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI)

Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position.

The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.

Your application should include:

• Degrees and transcripts
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a person who has supervised you in a scientific project or Master's/Diploma thesis)
• Research exposé (max. two pages) that addresses the methodological research problem. The instructions for the research exposé can be found here: Research Exposé

We look forward to receiving your online application by 15 April 2025 via our online tool:

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: University for Continuing Education Krems

Country: Austria

State/Province: Lower Austria

City: Krems an der Donau

Postal Code: 3500

Street: Dr.-Karl-Dorrek Straße 30