Assistant Professor in Occupational Medicine

Assistant Professor in Occupational Medicine

At the Medical University of Vienna a position as Assistant Professor in Occupational Medicine according to § 99 (5) University Law 2002 (UG) is announced.

The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe's premiere institutions for biomedical and clinical research. We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of occupational medicine with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.

The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise in occupational medicine with a focus in clinical diagnosis of occupational diseases and work-place related hazards and to strengthen, expand and cross-link existing research topics within the university.

Your profile:

• Qualification as a specialist in occupational medicine and/or equivalent domestic and foreign qualifications
• Outstanding scientific qualifications in the field of occupational medicine with a focus in clinical diagnosis of occupational diseases and work-place related hazards
• Completed medical education with PhD or equivalent degree
• International recognition in the respective research area
• Successful and continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding
• Educational and didactic qualifications including supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Diversity and gender competence
• International working experience

We offer:

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (according to § 99 (5) Austrian University Law 2002) for a maximum duration of six years. If, during this time, the successful candidate meets the tenure criteria stipulated in the qualification agreement, he/she will be promoted to tenured Associate Professor.

The gross salary for this position is based on the collective agreement for university employees (§49, A2) and may be adjusted depending on previous work experience.

The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment including state-of-the-art research core facilities, and an international PhD program. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The Medical University of Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. Subsidised childcare facilities are available on campus.

Application documents:

Please submit your application in English to faculty-recruiting5@meduniwien.ac.at by September 15th, 2026 at the latest. All files should be merged into a single PDF.

Applications should include:

• curriculum vitae
• list of publications
• list of five key publications with the possibility of electronic downloading
• summary of research and teaching activities
• a concept of future research plans
• contact addresses of three referees

Applicants are also requested to complete the form (FactSheet) posted online and to attach it to their application.