Professorship Position for Gerontology at the Medical University of Vienna

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Vienna, Österreich Unist Vollzeit

Organisation/Company: Medizinische Universität Wien (Medical University of Vienna)

Department: Rectorate

Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine

Researcher Profile: Leading Researcher (R4)

Positions: Other Positions

Country: Austria

Application Deadline: 26 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Vienna)

Type of Contract: Permanent

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40

Offer Starting Date: 1 Jan 2026

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna) with more than 6,500 employees and about 8,500 students is one of the largest academic medical schools in the EU area. At the Center for Public Health of the MedUni Vienna, a Full Professorship Position for Gerontology according to §98 university act 2002 is available, starting January 1st, 2026. We offer permanent employment according to the Austrian Employees act.

Where to apply

E-mail: faculty-recruiting@meduniwien.ac.at

Requirements

Research Field: Medical sciences » Medicine

Education Level: PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications:

  • Graduation in medicine with a subject-specific doctorate or an equivalent foreign university degree
  • Qualification as a general practitioner or specialist in internal medicine or equivalent domestic and foreign authority
  • Outstanding scientific qualification in the field of medical gerontology with a focus on healthy longevity
  • Scientific, clinical, and practical experience in the field of aging and aging science, medical gerontology, life-stage related health promotion and prevention with special consideration of the elderly as well as its diversity and experience in the field of health services research
  • Successful and continuous acquisition of competitive third-party funds
  • Leadership and management experience, including gender and diversity competence
  • Experience in interdisciplinary cooperation in clinic and research
  • Educational and didactic qualification (evaluation results regarding teaching activities)
  • International work experience
Specific Requirements

Expected from the applicant:

  • Interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research to strengthen the field of medical gerontology and public health as well as networking with the research clusters and centers described in the University’s development plan
  • Close cooperation in research and teaching with the Haus der Barmherzigkeit or an equivalent provider of interdisciplinary long-term facilities for people with chronic illnesses and disabilities
  • Representation of the subject area in the medical curriculum aimed at integrative and practice-oriented training
  • Competence in employee leadership and motivation
  • Commitment to quality orientation and willingness to continuously enhance personal management skills
Additional Information

Selection process: The MedUni Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in executive positions and therefore expressly encourages qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.

Please submit your application in English to the Rector of the Medical University of Vienna, Spitalgasse 23, 1090 Vienna (faculty-recruiting@meduniwien.ac.at) by February 26th, 2025 at the latest. Applications should include (i) curriculum vitae, (ii) list of publications, (iii) summary of research and teaching activities, (iv) outline of future research plans, (v) presentation of experiences in management and leadership tasks and performance planning, (vi) list of ten most important publications according to the applicant (original scientific papers or reviews related to this call) with the possibility to download. Applicants are requested to complete the form (FactSheet) posted online and to attach it to their application: FactSheet.

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