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The University of Vienna is a community of almost 11,000 individuals, including approximately 7,700 academic staff members, who passionately pursue answers to the profound questions that shape our future. They represent individuals driven by curiosity and a relentless pursuit of excellence. With us, they find the space to try things out and unfold their potential. Are you inspired by their passion and determination? We are currently seeking two University assistant predoctoral 32 Faculty of Protestant Theology Startdate: 01.10.2026 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc) Limited until: 30.09.2029 Reference no.: 5899 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 personal sphere of influence: As a university assistant, you will join the Vienna Doctoral School of Theology and Research on Religion VDTR and become part of your supervisor’s research team. The VDTR is a joint initiative of the Faculty of Catholic Theology, the Faculty of Protestant Theology, and the Research Centre Religion and Transformation. Its supervising members bring diverse disciplinary backgrounds and strong track records in theology and religion-related research. Doctoral candidates participate in a vibrant network spanning Alevi, Islamic, Catholic, Orthodox, and Protestant theology, as well as religious studies, Islamic studies, Jewish studies, and philosophy of religion. Most of your time will be devoted to your doctoral thesis. You will also contribute to publications and presentations, support VDTR activities—such as organizing meetings, conferences, and symposia with your peers—and take part in teaching, including independent teaching as defined by the collective agreement and agreed with your supervisor. As an interdisciplinary doctoral school, we seek colleagues who are curious about and open to interdisciplinary dialogue. Your future tasks: You actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means: You are involved in research projects. You work on your dissertation and its completion. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months. You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration. This is part of your personality: Completed Master's degree or Diploma in Alevi, Catholic, Islamic, Orthodox, or Protestant theology, religious studies, Jewish studies, Islamic studies, philosophy, or a related field (applications before degree completion are possible; the degree must be completed by 31 August 2026) Basic experience in academic writing and discipline-specific research methods Didactic competence and relevant IT/e-learning skills for your research field Excellent written and spoken command of English or German (C1), with good command of the other language Team player with good social skills; interdisciplinary research experience an asset What we offer: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration. Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely.  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 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 all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team! It is that easy to apply: With your motivational letter (max. 1 page, must mention a potential supervisor from the list of VDTR supervisors) With a research proposal (max. 5 pages including bibliography) With a short CV With your Master, Bachelor and/or Diploma degree certificates With your writing sample (e.g. a chapter of your Master’s thesis or a published article) Apply now - via the button If you have any questions, please contact: Christian Danz christian.danz@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 place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, 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: 07/19/2026 Prae Doc https://jobs.univie.ac.at/job-invite/5899

Lead academic excellence in chronic care and aging at one of Australia's leading health precincts Continuing Position with attractive renumeration package About the opportunity The Sydney Medical School is seeking to appoint an outstanding academic leader as Associate Professor or Professor of Chronic Care and Ageing within the Westmead Clinical School. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced clinician-researcher to lead and expand an internationally recognised program of research, education, and clinical innovation in chronic disease and healthy ageing within one of Australia's largest and most diverse health precincts. The role is based at Westmead Clinical School, with a clinical academic appointment through Western Sydney Local Health District. The successful appointee will build on established strengths in frailty and ageing research, including a major frailty research register developed in collaboration with the University of Wollongong and Western Sydney Local Health District. This platform provides a strong foundation for developing interdisciplinary programs and research centres focused on chronic disease, frailty, multimorbidity, and integrated models of care. The appointee will play a key leadership role in shaping research direction, curriculum development, and the training and mentoring of the next generation of clinicians and researchers. They will foster strong partnerships across the University, health services, government, and industry to translate research into improved models of care and health outcomes. Applications are welcomed from outstanding candidates in geriatric medicine, chronic disease areas (including cardiovascular, renal, and neurological conditions), dementia, multimorbidity, and related fields. The University encourages applications from both national and international candidates. About you (skills, capabilities and experience) The successful candidate will: Hold medical qualifications registrable in Australia and relevant specialist qualification (e.g. FRACP or equivalent). Hold a PhD or equivalent higher degree, with a strong research track record in chronic care, ageing, or related fields. Have an outstanding record of research, clinical scholarship, and teaching. Demonstrate a strong record of competitive research funding and high-quality publications. Demonstrate leadership in developing clinical research programs in chronic disease and ageing. Have experience in supervising HDR students and mentoring emerging clinician-researchers. Demonstrate proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and sectors. Provide vision and leadership in advancing models of care, prevention, and education in chronic disease and healthy ageing. Demonstrate a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches that improve outcomes for people living with complex chronic conditions, particularly older adults. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Visa Sponsorship and relocation assistance is available Term and remuneration The successful candidate will be offered a continuing position on a full-time basis. The appointment is subject to completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. Other As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a CV and cover letter outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience meet the requirements for the role) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. Please refer to the candidate information brochure for further details. Candidate Information Brochure For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mushtaq Sobhan, Recruitment Operations by email to mushtaq.sobhan@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Applications Close Thursday 30 July 2026 11:59 PM

Job Purpose The Research Fellow / Research Engineer (with focus on Data Analytics and Digital Dashboards) will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health by turning clinical, operational and service data into practical analytics outputs, digital dashboards, KPI trackers and evidence reports. The role focuses on hands-on data analytics, project coordination and implementation support for community care projects. This role is focused on Data Analytics and Digital Dashboards. The candidate should have good project-management discipline and experience coordinating projects or workstreams with clear outcomes delivered. The Research Fellow / Research Engineer will support academic staff and project leads, and contribute his/her assigned share to team-level KPI targets through timely and usable analytics outputs. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Perform clinical needs assessment and workflow analysis for organisational innovation transition, focusing on but not limited to the community and aged care sector, including nursing homes, hospitals, home-based care, and palliative care settings. Develop healthcare solutions and innovation roadmaps for organisational transition, focusing on but not limited to long-term bedridden patient care, caregiver workload reduction, and care automation. Develop and execute healthcare innovation projects by conducting experiments, data collection, and analysis for Proof of Concept (POC) and implementation for organisations in, but not limited to, the community care sector, and simulated environments within SIT and / or the Living Lab. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry partners to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements. Project Execution & Support Assist Professional Officers, faculty and project leads in planning, coordinating and executing assigned project workstreams, including timeline tracking, documentation and follow-up on deliverables linked to the committed KPI areas: service volume, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training and ecosystem establishment. Generate technical reports, presentations, dashboards, project trackers, and documentation on the development, validation, deployment, and value capture of healthcare solutions and applications. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of milestones, deliverables, risks/issues, partner inputs, funding status and measurable outcomes for assigned projects. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving team-level KPI outcomes through assigned analytics, documentation and project support tasks. Contribute to assigned analytics workstreams and projects, including data analytics projects and digital dashboard development for industry partners, hospitals, aged care homes, and non-profit organisations, encompassing proposal development, partner engagement, analytics scoping, and project documentation. Coordinate assigned workstreams within the team's innovation portfolio, supporting the delivery and deployment of new or improved products, processes, and services to healthcare and community organisations, while monitoring implementation, adoption, and analytics evidence to support value-capture documentation. Support training, demonstration, and workshop delivery for company employees and healthcare professionals, contributing to the team's capability-building and knowledge-transfer goals. Role-specific skill focus — Data Analytics and Digital Dashboards: clean, structure, analyse, visualise and report health/service data; develop dashboards, KPI trackers and management reports; support evidence for KPI and project-outcome reporting, including outreach to companies and/or healthcare providers; and translate data insights into practical recommendations for Professional Officers, faculty, project leads and healthcare partners. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree with 5+ years experience OR Master's degree with 2+ years experience in Nursing, Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Research, or a related field or related disciplines with relevant experience in research, engineering, product development, or healthcare innovation related work. Strong knowledge and experience in clinical workflows, particularly in hospitals, nursing homes, home-based care, palliative care settings and other community care settings. Hands-on experience in clinical validation studies, including patient needs assessment and usability testing, is highly advantageous. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., commercialisation, care automation, health economics). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Experience supporting or coordinating industry or applied research projects, preferably involving healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, clinical workflow optimisation or healthcare innovation solutions. Ability to document project outputs, implementation progress, stakeholder benefits and other measurable outcomes for assigned work. Experience supporting project proposals, funded projects or partner engagements will be advantageous. For this Data Analytics and Digital Dashboards role, relevant experience in data analytics, dashboard development, business intelligence, data visualisation, health/service data management, KPI tracking, data cleaning, statistical or operational reporting, or equivalent analytics tools and methods is required. All Research Fellow / Research Engineer must possess project-management skills and experience managing or coordinating projects/workstreams with good outcomes delivered, including scope, timeline, stakeholder coordination, risk/issue tracking and documentation. Key Competencies Possess understanding of healthcare challenges faced by industries locally and globally, particularly in the community and aged care sectors. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with industry partners and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment. Proactive approach to continuous learning and development in the healthcare innovation field. Proficient in technical writing and presentation. Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills. Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken. Project management skills, including planning and execution of healthcare innovation projects. Project-management discipline to support assigned workstreams, monitor timelines and dependencies, escalate risks, and complete agreed tasks that contribute to team targets. Outcome orientation, with ability to document project outputs, stakeholder benefits, implementation progress and individual contribution within a team-based delivery model. Capability in data analytics and dashboards, including data cleaning, data structuring, analysis, visualisation, dashboard development, KPI tracking and preparation of concise reports. Ability to coordinate stakeholders, monitor timelines and risks/issues, and deliver assigned project outcomes with clear documentation. Ability to work as part of a coordinated delivery team, with clear documentation of assigned analytics outputs and project outcomes toward the overall KPI commitments.