University assistant predoctoral - Completion Contract

The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS-PhaNuSpo) provides a cutting-edge scientific training for doctoral candidates all research areas of the three doctoral programmes. It aims to attract excellent students from around the world and guide them towards research at the forefront of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport sciences in a vibrant and dynamic community in the heart of Europe. The doctoral school is embedded in the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The VDS-PhaNuSpo offers 2 Short-term Finishing Contracts to its active VDS-PhaNuSpo doctoral candidates in their final phase, regardless of whether they are employed or not, and to those who were employed by the University of Vienna within six months prior to the start of the Finishing Contract (NB: residence status must allow for a contract). In the latter case, the alternative completion grant, the VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Scholarship, cannot be granted. The recipient will be employed as University Assistant (predoctoral). The  duration of employment is 3 months  and the  extent of employment is 30 hours/week.

Applications will only be accepted from PhD candidates who are members of the VD-PhaNuSpo, who meet the requirements for PhD studies and whose supervisor is also a member of the doctoral school.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• Your main task is to complete and to submit your dissertation by the end of the funding period at the latest.
• You meet and consult with your supervisor(s) / TAC on a regular basis in order to priorities your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time.
• You participate in your department's and the Doctoral School activities and workshops.
• You participate in conferences and publish research results in peer-reviewed journals.
• You actively seek support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if needed.

This is part of your personality:

• Excellent academic and doctoral study record (e.g. FÖP and doctoral thesis agreement within one year, annual submission of progress reports; conference presentations, publication record etc.).
• High level of motivation and commitment to succesfully complete your doctoral studies within the anticipated time frame.
• Collaborative, team-minded and pro-active attitude.
• High level of written and oral communication skills.

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. The contract will be for three months and will start between 1 July - 1 Dec 2025.

Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team!

It is that easy to apply:

• Scientific curriculum vitae (CV) in tabular form, incl. a list of publications and conference presentations (maximum 3 pages).
• Status report consisting of i) an abstract, ii) a brief summary of hypothesis, methods, major achievements, results and preliminary conclusions, ii) a tabular overview of the peer-reviewed publications that are part of the cumulative thesis, incl. publication status, and iv) a detailed work plan with a convincing explanation that the thesis can be completed and submitted within the timeframe. Use this template (maximum 4 pages incl. bibliography, 11 pt font, single-spaced).
• Copies of approved doctoral thesis agreement, annual progress reports and ECTS records (Sammelzeugnis) of your doctoral  studies.
• Statement from your supervisor(s) with feedback on the status of your dissertation, a candid assessment of time required for completion of the dissertation and a commitment of support.
• Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button.