At the Medical University of Vienna a position as
Assistant Professor in One Water and Water Hygiene
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 water hygiene/microbiology and One Health with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.
The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise in research areas relevant to water quality, hygiene, and microbiology, in order to strengthen and cross-link existing research strengths in the areas of infectious diseases, preventive medicine and One Health.
The position is located at the Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology and offers rich collaborative opportunities with other university departments and the Interuniversity Cooperation Centre Water & Health (ICC). The accredited testing laboratory and inspection body creates additional valuable synergies between research and practical applications for the benefit of human health.
Your profile:
- Completed scientific or medical education with PhD or equivalent degree
- International recognition in the respective research area
- Ambition to translate basic research towards safeguarding and improving human health
- 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 and international PhD programs. 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 March 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 (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/)