With around 6.500 employees and 8.600 students, the Medical University of Vienna is one of the largest top-level biomedical research and teaching institutions in Europe. The Department of Medicine II is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) PhD-Position (m/f/x) (with immediate effect). This is a contract for a duration of 2 years.
The Structural Heart Disease Working Group conducts research projects in the field of structural heart disease and valvular heart disease. The scientific activities of our group address the phenotyping of valvular heart disease, its interaction with causal, concomitant, or consequential heart failure, as well as the evaluation and development of therapeutic strategies in structural heart interventions and heart valve medicine. We actively pursue and participate in pure academic studies, investigator initiated trials and industry-sposored studys. The research is embedded in a highly active academic and clinical environment with close interaction between clinical cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, heart failure, and interventional structural heart therapy.
Predicated start of the PhD student: immediately.
Your Tasks
- Participation in clinical research projects in the field of structural heart disease and valvular heart disease
- Scientific work on phenotyping of valve disease, in particular aortic valve disease and mitral and tricuspid valve disease
- Analysis of the relationship between valvular heart disease and heart failure, including causal and concomitant disease patterns
- Participation in projects evaluating therapeutic options in valve disease, including conservative, interventional, and integrated treatment strategies
- Analysis of clinical, imaging, and outcome-related datasets
- Administration of the project, writing reports, summaries, and scientific documentation
- Publication activities, preparation of abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts
- Support in the preparation of external funding applications
Your Profile
- Medical doctor diploma with a strong interest / specific track record in heart valve disease and clinical research
- Basic understanding of cardiovascular medicine; previous exposure to echocardiography, valve disease, heart failure, or interventional cardiology is welcome
- Experience with clinic-related research is preferable
- Strong interest in scientific work, data analysis, and academic medicine
- Very good English spoken and written; preferably good German language
- Open, flexible, and team-oriented personality with motivation to integrate into an interdisciplinary research group
Your perspective:
- Working in a highly motivated academic and clinical research team milieu
- ln-depth scientific training in structural heart disease and valvular heart disease research
- Opportunity to work on clinically relevant and innovative projects with a strong translational perspective
- Close interaction with experts in cardiovascular imaging, heart failure, and structural heart interventions
- Participation in publication activities and international scientific collaboration
- Flexible working time for a challenging and highly relevant academic position
We Offer
- Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
- Secure employer with a pleasant working atmosphere
- Company pension scheme for all employees
- Low cost parking and parking spaces for bicycles available
- Flexible working hours
- Good work-life balance
- Good transport links in a central location
- Canteen with discounted meals
- Numerous employee discounts and promotions
- Year-round childcare such as company nursery or holiday activities
- Comprehensive training and development program
- Counselling services as required
- Health measures for prevention and health promotion
- Employee events (events for networking and celebrating as well as specialist presentations)
- Accessibility and commitment to diversity and inclusion
The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1) is currently Euro 3.776,-- gross (14x per year) on a full-time basis and may be increased by taking into account relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.
The Medical University of Vienna is committed to increasing the proportion of women, particularly in leadership positions and among academic staff, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Liaison Officer of MedUni Vienna. Information can be found at https://br-ap.meduniwien.ac.at/en/ueber-uns/behindertenvertrauenspersonen/.
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Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV, covering letter and, if applicable, references and certificates in support of the required qualifications. For regulated professions, please also enclose proof of professional authorisation.
Please quote reference number: 217/26 in the subject line and send your application by 29.04.2026 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at.
We look forward to receiving your application!