Assistant Professor in Occupational Medicine

At the Medical University of Vienna, a position as Assistant Professor in Occupational Medicine is available under §99 (5) of the Austrian University Law 2002 (UG). The university is one of Europe’s leading institutions for biomedical and clinical research.

About the role

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on clinical diagnosis of occupational diseases and workplace-related hazards. The role involves expanding and cross-linking existing research topics within the university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in occupational medicine with a clinical focus
• Strengthen and expand research collaborations within the university
• Supervise Masters and PhD students
• Deliver teaching in occupational medicine with demonstrated didactic qualifications
• Acquire peer-reviewed third-party funding

Requirements

• Qualification as a specialist in occupational medicine and/or equivalent domestic and foreign qualifications
• Completed medical education with a PhD or equivalent degree
• Outstanding scientific expertise in clinical diagnosis of occupational diseases and workplace-related hazards
• International recognition in the field of occupational medicine
• Proven track record of successful, continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding
• Demonstrated educational and didactic qualifications
• Competence in diversity and gender-related matters
• International work experience

Benefits

• Tenure-track Assistant Professor position for a maximum of six years, with promotion to tenured Associate Professor upon meeting tenure criteria
• Access to state-of-the-art research core facilities and an international PhD program
• Subsidised childcare facilities on campus

Pay

The gross salary is based on the collective agreement for university employees (scale 49, A2) and may be adjusted depending on previous work experience.