TU Wien is Austria's largest institution of research and higher education in the fields of technology and natural sciences. With over 26,000 students and more than 4000 scientists, research, teaching, and learning dedicated to the advancement of science and technology have been conducted here for more than 200 years, guided by the motto "Technology for People". As a driver of innovation, TU Wien fosters close collaboration with business and industry and contributes to the prosperity of society.
We announce an open PhD position within the framework of the doctoral college "Skills for Medical Device Research - SOLVER", which is funded by the FWF-Austrian Science Fund, for the duration of four (4) years. Expected start date: April 2025. The position is equivalent to a part-time university assistant (30 hours). The doctoral college SOLVER, a cooperation programme in which the life science expertise of the FH Campus Wien and the engineering expertise of the Technische Universität Wien are complimented, offers five interdisciplinary projects in the field of innovative biomaterials and bioassays. Each project will be supervised by at least two professors from the relevant disciplines and institutions. Further details on the doctoral programme and the individual projects (Research Project 4) can be found here. The aim of the doctoral college is to train outstanding young researchers who will be able to develop innovative biomaterials together with biological tests for a new generation of medical products.
Tasks:
- Deepen scientific knowledge and independent research work on Research Project 4
- Presentation of research results at international conferences and other scientific events
- Successful completion of important milestones
- Participation in scientific events and other outreach activities organized by SOLVER, the TUW Doctoral School and the FH Campus Wien
- Writing a dissertation and publications
- Participation in organizational and administrative tasks of the doctoral college
Your profile:
- A diploma or master university degree in biomedical engineering, biology, molecular biotechnology, or a related discipline
- Experience in relevant research fields of Project 4 is of advantage
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English
- Active participation in scientific collaboration
- Team competences and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and contribution to the work environment
- Striving for continuous personal development
We offer:
- Diverse and exciting research projects on cutting edge topics (Research Project 4-OPEN)
- Continuing personal and professional education
- High-quality supervision by renowned scientists
- Ample possibilities for building an international research network, completing secondments, and establishing research collaborations
- Courses on transferable skills
- Competitive salary
- Social benefits (e.g., health insurance, etc.)
- Administrative support in study and organizational questions
- Central location with excellent accessibility in a city regularly ranked first worldwide for best quality of life
- Diverse and exciting tasks
Entry level salary is determined by the pay grade B1 of the Austrian collective agreement for university staff. This is a minimum of currently EUR 2,786.10/month gross, 14 times/year for 30 hours/week. Relevant working experiences may increase the monthly income. We look forward to receiving your application until March 13th, 2025. Please note: The application deadline has been extended until May 8th, 2025.Applications must include the following documents:
- A CV based on the Europass template including publications, conference contributions, and other scientific activities (if applicable)
- A cover letter providing the motivation for your choice of Project 4 (PhD projects)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates, if the degree certificate is not yet available, a current collective certificate
- A short summary of the diploma/master thesis (+add more documents)
- Two letters of recommendation to: [email protected]
After the initial screening process, selected applicants will be invited by March 30th to give a brief presentation (either in person or online) of their previous research. Additionally, the selected candidates will have to give a presentation on an article relevant to their selected PhD project. The article will be sent to the selected candidates one week prior to the hearings. For further questions please contact the College Coordinator Ines Swoboda, ([email protected]), the Co-Coordinator Ioanna Giouroudi ([email protected]) or the project leader ([email protected]).
TU Wien is committed to increasing the proportion of women in particular in leadership positions. Female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women when equally qualified, unless reasons specific to a male applicant tilt the balance in his favour. People with special needs are equally encouraged to apply. In case of any questions, please contact the confidant for disabled persons at the university, Mr. Gerhard Neustätter.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us Carmen Keck | T: +43 1 588 01 406201 Here you can find also relevant information about the application process.
