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At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral - completion grant 74 Max Perutz Labs Startdate: 01.03.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Reference no.: 5215 Among the many good reasons to want to research and teach at the University of Vienna, there is one in particular, which has convinced around 7,500 academic staff members so far. They see themselves as personalities who need space for their continuous striving and curiosity in order to be able to be scientifically successful. Does that sound like something for you? Welcome to our team! About this position: The Centre of Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science is comprised of 15 groups that conduct internationally leading research in the field of microbial ecology and environmental systems science. The Centre's Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science assembles an international, ambitious and committed team and offers an interdisciplinary scientific environment, cutting-edge laboratories and a creative working atmosphere. The Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science at the Centre supports PhD students in the finishing phase of their dissertation project through short-term finishing contracts. These employments are provided to students who have signed a doctoral thesis agreement and have already made significant progress in their doctoral thesis project. Positions have a limited duration with an option for extension. One 3-month position is available for students of the Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science through this job announcement. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration in the context of your doctoral thesis project, which means: Involvement in and finalizing of a research project as detailed in your doctoral thesis agreement Publications and presentations Involvement in project applications for third-party funding Teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement Supervision of trainees and students Meeting and consulting with your supervisor(s) on a regular basis in order to prioritize your tasks and get the necessary support to complete your dissertation successfully in time. Actively seeking support (workshops, training, coaching etc.) if necessary We expect you to make significant progress on your doctoral thesis through related milestones during the time of the short-term contract. This is part of your personality: Diploma or master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, or equivalent qualification with signed doctoral thesis agreement Excellent academic and study records Excellent command of written and spoken English High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing Excellent team-working ability What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid and/or part-time work (upon agreement). Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace in the center of beautiful Vienna is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3.776,10 (on a full-time basis) increases if we can credit professional experience. Equal opportunities for everyone: We look forward to diverse personalities in the team! How to apply: Application documents should include: letter of motivation including time plan for doctoral thesis milestones that will be achieved in the duration of the short-term contract academic curriculum vitae including list of publications and conference attendances a confirmation of admission for the current academic semester Please apply directly via the University Jobcenter ("Apply now") - button! If you have any questions, please contact: vds-mes.cemess@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/07/2026 Prae Doc

Position Details Fixed Term, available for 2 years | Part-Time at 0.8 FTE (29.4 hours per week) Academic Level B | 113,211- $133,974 p.a. (pro-rata as part-time) Location: Bedford Park SA | Kaurna Country  View Position Description College of Medicine and Public Health At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do. About the Role Working closely with the Chief Investigator and the collaborative Research Team in an in-person laboratory environment, you will undertake research in the neuroscience of ageing using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to project design and implementation, the analysis of data, and the preparation of manuscripts for publication. Actively contributing to the research project by collaborating with the Research Team to successfully deliver project milestones and Key Performance Indicators. Independently contributing to the planning and execution of research by offering new and innovative ideas, reviewing relevant literature and other sources of information, actively participating in the production of data, contributing to the writing and editing of grant applications and attending seminars, meetings and conferences. Playing a lead role in coordinating, planning and executing the project tasks required to collaborate with industry partners. Independently contributing to ethical, high quality and innovative research and evaluation through activities such as scholarship, publishing in recognised high quality journals and assisting the preparation and submission of bids for external research funding. About You You are an experienced Researcher specialising in C. elegans nematode research methodology, with a passion for inspiring the next generation of Researchers, evident through your experience successfully supervising PhD and/or undergraduate students. You will also demonstrate the following: Completion of a PhD in Neuroscience or related field (note that 3 years post PhD experience is desirable). Experience in C. elegans nematode research methodology including: 1) maintenance, 2) ageing experiments, 3) behavioural experiments (such as automated locomotion tracking), and 4) preparation of proteomics samples for western blotting and mass spectrometry experiments. Please note that experience with nematode culture and behavioural experiments is essential. Significant experience in confocal microscopy and automated image analysis using software such as IMARIS. Extensive research experience in terms of outputs in high quality publications, attraction of competitive internal/external grants as lead investigator, and presentations at a national and international level in neuroscience. Life at Flinders We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan  Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy  Prescribed Conditions for Employment A current Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will be required by Flinders University before the successful applicant can commence in this position. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration. Each case will be assessed on its individual merits and relevance to the inherent requirements of the role. How to Apply and Information To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR000000XXXX Position Title   You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. This should be no more than 3 pages, and address the Key Position Capabilities of the position description For more information regarding this position, please contact Yee Lian Chew Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACDT) 15 February, 2026. Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted. Certification Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm: 15 Feb 2026 At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Flinders. Fearless.

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for a/an University assistant predoctoral 34 Faculty of Law Startdate: 06.04.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 05.04.2030 Reference no.: 5206 Explore and teach at the University of Vienna, where more than 7,500 academics thrive on curiosity in continuous exploration and help us better understand our world. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team! Your new workplace: The Institute of Civil Law (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Christian Rabl) is seeking to fill a position as University Assistant (prae doc) starting April 6, 2026. The employment level is 30h/week. The employment for prae doc assistants is for 4 years, whereby the employment relationship is initially limited to 1.5 years and is automatically extended to a total of 4 years, unless the employer submits a declaration of non-renewal after a maximum of 12 months. Interested candidates with a degree and above-average academic achievements, particularly in civil law and in the minor subjects of private law, are invited to apply. This is what you do: You will be involved in research projects and academic studies in the field of civil law. We expect you to complete your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You will work on and complete your dissertation. You will teach courses independently in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement. You will take on administrative tasks in research and teaching. Minimum requirements: Completion of a law degree with clearly above-average results High level of professional competence, methodological and didactic skills Very good written and spoken German and English and excellent written and oral communication skills IT user skills Ability to work in a team Desirable qualifications are: Knowledge of university processes and structures Initial experience in academic work What we offer: Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours. Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an academic team in a healthy and fair working environment. Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport. Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge. Fair salary: The base salary of EUR 3,776.10 (based on full-time employment) increases if we can take professional experience into account. Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: Letter of motivation Academic CV Brief concept for a dissertation project (optional if available) Publication list (optional if available) Degree certificates (optional if available) If you have any questions, please contact: Stefanie Mayer (stefanie.maria.mayer@univie.ac.at) Veronika Lvová (veronika.Lvova@univie.ac.at) We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. University of Vienna. Space for personalities. Since 1365. Data protection ​Application deadline: 02/05/2026 Prae Doc