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 part-time (30 hours per week) PhD-Position: Interventional cardiology, heart catheterization, pacemaker implantation, His-ablation, electrophysiological knowledge (m/f/x) (with immediate effect). This is a contract for until 31.05.2028.
In the frame of our EU project, we conduct preclinical experiments to analyse the electrophysiological and clinical properties of a newly constructed pacemaker. We perform the preclinical experiments at the Center for Biomedical Research and Translational Surgery of the Medical University of Vienna.
We are searching a trained medical doctor, or a medical student either with knowledge of pacemaker implantation or willingness to learn invasive cardiology, inclusive basic electrophysiology, pacemaker implantation and heart catheterization.
Your Tasks
- Performing large animal experiments with pacemaker implantation and His-bundle ablation; Both of these main tasks can be learned during the first phase of the PhD job (appr. 6-8 months), but relevant basic medical knowledge is necessary
- Performing heart catheterization and pressure volume loop investigations in preclinical experiments; These tasks can also be learned and trained in the first period of the job
- Administration of the project, writing reports, summaries
- Analysing the wet lab data, and experiments-associated data
- Publication activities and preparation of external funding applications
Your Profile
- Medical doctor diploma, or medical student with the necessary basic knowledge on pacemaker and heart catheterization;
- Experience in medicine and biology
- Experience with clinic-related research is preferable
- Very good English spoken and written, preferably good German language,
- Open and flexible personality and integration in our nice lab team
We Offer
- Working in a nice and motivated lab team milieu
- Learning of basic clinical electrophysiology
- Wet lab training in heart catheterization, pacemaker implantation, and His-bundle ablation
- International connections with the project team
- Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
- 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 2.786, -- gross (14x per year) on a part-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.
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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: 680/25 in the subject line and send your application by 5.11.2025 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at.
We look forward to receiving your application!