Assistant Professor  of “Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Perioperative Intensive Care with focus on ethical concepts”  in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors established by § 99 (5) of the 2002

• Grade: A2
• Level of employment: 40 hours weekly
• Lenght of employment: 4 years tenure-track position (i.e. permanent after positive evaluation)
• Deadline f. applications NEW: 5.4.2023
• Reference number: 2023/0089

Further information about the position as Assistant Professor  of “Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Perioperative Intensive Care with focus on ethical concepts”  in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors established by § 99 (5) of the 2002

Assistant Professor of “Wildlife Physiology”  in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors  established by § 99 (5) of the 2002 Universities Act. - Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology

• Grade: A2
• Level of employment: 40 hours weekly
• Length of employment: 4 years tenure-track position (i.e. permanent after positive evaluation)
• Deadline for applications: 19.04.2023
• Reference number: 2023/0107

Further information about the position as Assistant Professor of “Wildlife Physiology”  in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors  established by § 99 (5) of the 2002 Universities Act. - Research Institute of Wildlife Ecology

Assistant Professor of “Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Perioperative Intensive Care with focus on ethical concepts” in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors established by § 99 (5) of the 2002 Universities Act.

• Grade: A2 Level of employment: 40 hours weekly
• Length of employment: 4 years tenure-track position (i.e. permanent after positive evaluation)
• Deadline for applications: 29.03.2023
• Reference number: 2023/0089

Further information about the position as Assistant Professor of “Anaesthesia, Analgesia and Perioperative Intensive Care with focus on ethical concepts”

Professor for “System Genetics” - Department for Biomedical Sciences

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for teaching and research in veterinary medicine as well as a soughtafter partner for cooperation. The modern campus accommodates teaching and research facilities as well as the only veterinary teaching and research hospital in Austria and is the workplace of around 2,300 students and 1,400 staff. Vetmeduni distinguishes itself by striving for excellence in its teaching and research activities as well as in its service units and through its continuous dialogue with society.

The Department for Biomedical Sciences seeks to appoint a
Professor for “System Genetics”
in accordance with the appointment procedure for university professors established by § 98 of the Austrian Universities Act 2002.

• Grade: A1
• Level of employment: 40 hours weekly
• Length of employment: permanent
• Deadline for applications: 12.4.2023

Field of activity:

The core purpose of this role is the representation and further development of the subject of systems genetics in research and teaching. Establishing a distinct, internationally recognised research focus in the field is considered particularly important, as is encouraging and promoting young researchers. State-of-the-art research facilities and outstanding opportunities for teaching and research are available with a view to achieving this aim.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an own independent research programme. Sufficient external funding for the own research is required. A proven research profile in functional and cross-species relationships between DNA sequence, nucleic acid structures, epigenetic code, gene expression, signalling pathways (modules), metabolism and phenotypes is desired. Statistical/bioinformatic integration and linkage of multidimensional data types with nucleic acid functions and genetic variation will be accompanied by high-resolution experimental approaches.

Collaboration with the clinical area of veterinary medicine including laboratory animal medicine with interdisciplinary approaches in comparative genetics, animal health and human medicine is expected.

In teaching, the successful candidate will coordinate and perform tasks in the Diploma Programme in Veterinary Medicine and Bachelor/Master Programmes in Biomedical Sciences, as well as in postgraduate scientific training.

The job holder's responsibilities will also include working with university bodies and participation in national and international expert committees. Once appointed, the professor will also be expected to promote joint work within the department, with the university clinics, and with other internal and external facilities.

Required education, qualifications and experience:

• Completed studies in human medicine or veterinary medicine or natural sciences
• Completed relevant Doctorate / PhD and comparable scientific qualifications with a focus on system genetics
• Evidence of excellent research in the field of comparative systems genetics with a focus on molecular mechanisms, as well as their overlaps/matches and species specificities
• Outstanding publication track record in line with the career level
• Evidence of having successfully obtained funding from domestic and international funding providers, and of having led projects conducted using those fundings
• Demonstrated experience in the application and development of high-resolution experimental and statistical/bioinformatics methods
• Teaching qualifications and experience in supervising and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Proven experience in working collaboratively in translational teams and an international, interdisciplinary professional network
• Good command of English (B2)

Required general skills and abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and social skills
• A commercial and strategic mindset
• Decision-making ability and assertiveness
• Strong commitment to the continuing success and development of Vetmeduni

Additional desired qualifications and skills:

• Experience in technology transfer for biomedical/biotechnology applications
• Practical competence and advice in breeding hygiene
• Good command of German (non-German-speaking applicants are expected to reach at least level B1 within 2-3 years)

What we offer:

• Top university: Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic education and research institutions in veterinary medicine in Europe
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus
• Personal and professional training and development opportunities
• Health Care
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• Children’s day care and holiday care options
• Numerous attractive fringe benefits
• Employee events

Minimum salary:

The minimum salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff is EUR 5.826,50 gross per month (14 monthly salaries). A higher salary may be agreed during the appointment negotiations.

Applications:

Application documents must include:

1. Letter of application with a brief description of:

• Current research interests and research plans for the immediate future
• Previous and planned areas of focus in academic teaching and supervision of young researchers

2. Curriculum vitae including:

• Information about “esteem factors” (e.g. experience as a publisher, functions in research societies or programme committees)
• List of lectures given including information about invited lectures at international conferences
• Information about projects funded by third parties, acquired either independently or in collaboration, stating topic, duration, origin, volume, own role in acquisition, as well as any inventions/patents
• List of academic teaching and supervised theses, especially doctoral theses
• Information about experience in organization, management and leadership

3. List of publications including specification of five key publications which the applicant considers particularly relevant to the advertised positio

4. Further documents to prove the required education, qualifications and experience of the applicant

To apply for this position, please send your documents in English, noting the reference number 2023/0081, by e-mail to the Office of the Senate of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna at berufungen@vetmeduni.ac.at. There is no fee for submitting applications.

Presentations and interviews with the candidates are scheduled for June 19th, 2023-June 30th, 2023.

Vetmeduni aims to increase the proportion of female staff, particularly in senior positions, and in accordance with § 41 of the 2002 Universities Act is striving to attain a balanced ratio of women to men, especially among its academic staff. Applications from qualified women are therefore especially welcome. If women are underrepresented (below 50%), female applicants who are as qualified as the best qualified male applicant will be given preference, provided that there are no strong reasons for favouring a particular male candidate.

There is no fee required for submitting an application. Applicants have no entitlement to reimbursement of any travel or accommodation expenses they may incur as a result of the application procedure.

As a proud holder of the “hochschuleundfamilie” (“University and Family”) certificate, Vetmeduni welcomes applications from candidates with family responsibilities. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Translations into other languages are solely for information purposes. The version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is the only one that is legally binding.

For further information, please visit www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/infoservice/professorships