Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

What we are looking for:

The Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) is soliciting applications for VISESS Completion Grants  starting in summer semester 2025.

The Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) addresses societal challenges through inter- and trans-disciplinary academic research connecting the cosmos with planets and atmospheres including its environments and with the anthroposphere. We aim our students to become world-leading experts in either of these three branches while also confidently communicate and contribute across all three branches.

The VISESS Completion Grants aim to support VISESS doctoral students during the final phase of their doctoral studies to focus on the completion and submission of their thesis. VISESS doctoral students who have been employed at the University of Vienna within the last six months before the start of the grant can apply for a short-term finishing contract of up to three months. For further information and to submit your application, see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/funding-possibilities/visess-completion-grants/.

Your future tasks:

You actively participate in research, teaching & administration in the context of the successful completion of your thesis, which means:

• You finalise your dissertation according to your doctoral thesis agreement. We expect you to complete and submit your thesis at the end of the grant.
• You continue to participate in research, teaching, administration, (co-)supervision of students, examination activities, evaluation activities and in quality assurance as appropriate in the context of the successful completion of your thesis.

Requirements:

• You are enrolled in the doctoral programme of DSPL45 and a doctoral student member of VISESS who agreed to the Code of Good Practice.
• You have successfully passed your public presentation, submitted your dissertation agreement and since then submitted your annual progress reports.
• You have shown active and regular participation in VISESS activities.
• You can provide a convincing statement that the completion and submission of your thesis can be expected at the end of the grant.
• You can provide a statement from your supervisory team on their commitment to support you in the final phase of your writing process.
• You have ensured that there is no other funding source available.

For detailed information on requirements and selection criteria see: https://visess.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/funding-possibilities/completion-grants/.

What we offer:

The employment duration is up to three months.

Fair salary plus health care and social benefits: The basic gross month salary of EUR 2.684,10 (30h/week) increases if we can credit professional experience.

Living in the liveliest city of the world according to multiple international ratings (Economist, Mercer and Monocle).

Work-life balance: Flexible working hours and the possibility of home office at an Austrian domicile (partly / upon agreement).

Training and coaching: You will have full access to the extensive training and development program offered by the University of Vienna, one of the largest and oldes universities in Europe.

Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of an active and inspiring research environment with a vibrant PhD community that offers many ways to connect with peers on a social and professional level.

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

It is that easy to apply:

Visit our website https://visess.univie.ac.at/phd-programme/funding-possibilities/completion-grants/ to apply and to find detailed information on requirements and application documents. Applications must be submitted via the VISESS website.