TU-ID: 056 | 2025 | 7 | 247780
Prae-Doc Position
30 hours/week | limited to 4 years
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
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.
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: karriere@tuwien.ac.at
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, (ines.swoboda@fh-campuswien.ac.at), the Co-Coordinator Ioanna Giouroudi (ioanna.giouroudi@tuwien.ac.at) or the project leader (thomas.czerny@fh-campuswien.ac.at).
