Assistant Professor in Radiology

About the role

At the Medical University of Vienna a position as Assistant Professor in Radiology according to 99 (5) University Law 2002 (UG) is announced. The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s premier institutions for biomedical and clinical research. We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of oncologic hybrid imaging with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching. The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise and training in both radiology and nuclear medicine, with a focus on exploring the role of quantitative/computational hybrid imaging biomarkers in patients treated with novel immunotherapies and cell therapies, and the relationship between imaging and other (e.g., genomic and immunologic) biomarkers, to strengthen, expand and cross-link existing research cluster topics Medical Imaging, Cancer Research/Oncology, Immunology, and Digital Medicine within the university.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will conduct research in oncologic hybrid imaging, develop quantitative/computational hybrid imaging biomarkers, investigate their relation to genomic and immunologic biomarkers, and contribute to the university’s research clusters in Medical Imaging, Cancer Research/Oncology, Immunology, and Digital Medicine. The role includes teaching and supervision of Masters and PhD students.

Qualifications

• Completed scientific or medical education with PhD or equivalent degree
• International recognition in the respective research area
• Successful and continuous acquisition of peer‑reviewed third‑party funding
• Educational and didactic qualifications including supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Diversity and gender competence
• International working experience

Benefits

The position is a tenure‑track Assistant Professor role (according to 99 (5) Austrian University Law 2002) for a maximum of six years, with promotion to tenured Associate Professor upon meeting tenure criteria. The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment, including state‑of‑the‑art research core facilities, an international PhD program, and a Research Platform Medical Imaging that connects scientists across departments and disciplines. Subsidised childcare facilities are available on campus. The appointment includes a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.

Pay

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