Assistant Professor in 'Paediatric Metabolic Diseases' (m/f/x)

Assistant Professor in „Paediatric Metabolic Diseases” (m/f/x)

At the Medical University of Vienna a position as Assistant Professor in Paediatric Metabolic Diseases 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 paediatric metabolism with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.
The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise in research and clinical work regarding inherited metabolic disorders, and a comprehensive knowledge in metabolic diagnostics and interpretation of specified test results. This aims to strengthen, expand and cross-link existing research cluster topics within the university`s Metabolism Research Platform.

Your profile:

• Completed degree in human medicine with a relevant doctorate, or equivalent foreign university education appropriate to the position
• Qualification as a specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine with a focus on inherited metabolic disorders and with an international qualification such as the SSIEM ETAC or an equivalent one
• International recognition in the respective research area and outstanding scientific and clinical qualifications in the field of paediatric metabolism, preferably including in-depth knowledge of innovative translational aspects of precision medicine
• 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. Details are described in the university’s official career development guidelines (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/career/career-development-at-meduni-vienna/). 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, an international PhD program, a Research Platform for Metabolism and a Comprehensive Center for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases bridging scientists, physician scientists and medical doctors across departments and disciplines. 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 [email protected] by 13.01.2027 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 (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Factsheet_Professuren_99_5_UG/).
Information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation can be found at https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Datenschutz_Professuren/

About us

The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s most established institutions of medical training research, training, and practice. With 8,000 students, it is the largest medical training facility in the German-speaking countries. It comprises 30 departments, two clinical institutes, 13 basic science centres, and numerous specialised laboratories, making the Medical University of Vienna one of the most important institutions of cutting-edge research in biomedicine.
(https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/)

Professor Markus Müller, MD
Rector