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Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD)

Universite Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, founded in 1957 as the University of Dakar, is one of West Africa’s oldest public universities. It traces its roots to Africa’s first medical school, started in 1918, and the French Institute of Black Africa, founded in 1936. Originally linked to the Universities of Paris and Bordeaux, it became fully independent in 1957 and was renamed in 1987 to honour the Senegalese historian and scientist Cheikh Anta Diop.
The university has six faculties: economics and management; letters and human sciences; science and technology; medicine, pharmacy and dentistry; legal and political sciences; and education and training. It offers many courses under the Licence, Master and Doctorate system introduced in 2003.
Its facilities include a university library, digital resources and online learning tools. 

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The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Max Perutz Labs at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Genome Biology

74 Max Perutz Labs
Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. A2 
Limited until: permanent
Reference no.: 4903

The position

The Max Perutz Labs, one of Europe’s leading institutes for basic research in the life sciences, invites applications for a tenure-track group leader position. We are seeking exceptional candidates who will contribute in creative ways to the institute’s mission to analyse and reconstitute complex biological systems across different scales. We are particularly interested in researchers investigating the molecular and biophysical mechanisms underlying genome function and regulation.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:


	Chromatin and chromosome architecture and their mechanistic roles in gene regulation
	RNA processing, modification, localisation, and decay
	Genome stability and repair pathways
	Mechanisms of transcriptional control and RNA–protein assembly
	Functional, comparative, and synthetic genomics approached from a mechanistic angle
	Quantitative and integrative methods combining high-resolution imaging, functional genomics, single-molecule biophysics, and computational modelling


Candidates should have a proven track record in biology, biophysics, or computational science. Your research proposal should be original and innovative, linking a fundamental question in genome biology to experimental and/or computational approaches that uncover underlying mechanisms.

Together with IMP, GMI, IMBA, AITHYRA and UBB, the Max Perutz Labs are part of the Vienna BioCenter, one of Europe’s premier research hubs, home to over 2,000 scientists from more than 80 nations and more than 30 biotech companies. The Vienna BioCenter fosters a highly collaborative environment, providing ample opportunities for interdisciplinary research. As a joint venture of the University of Vienna and the Medical University of Vienna, the Max Perutz Labs facilitate cooperation with a wide range of faculties, including physics, mathematics, computational sciences, and medical sciences, broadening the scope of your research. The Max Perutz Labs provide subsidized access to top-tier core facilities, including biooptics, mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, next-generation sequencing, and high-performance computing. The successful candidate will receive a well-endowed start-up package covering positions, consumables, and infrastructure investment. The Max Perutz Labs participate in prestigious programmes, including the Vienna BioCenter PhD Programme, the EU-funded VIP³ Postdoctoral Programme, and the Vienna BioCenter Summer School, and offer Max Perutz PhD Fellowships for exceptional doctoral candidates. The working language at the Vienna BioCenter is English, and the environment is supportive and family-friendly, with subsidised on-site childcare for faculty and staff. Located in Vienna, repeatedly ranked as the most liveable city globally, scientists at the Max Perutz Labs enjoy a vibrant cultural scene, world-class music, and abundant nature. Vienna offers affordable living, excellent public services, and easy access to stunning landscapes and top destinations across Austria and Europe. https://www.maxperutzlabs.ac.at/

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	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

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	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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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.

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​Application deadline: 12/10/2025

Reference no.: 4903

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University of Vienna



At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 2,900 of them contribute to enabling excellent research and teaching through their expertise and work in administration and organisation. They know how they can work best. Flexible, remote and with as much freedom as they need to develop their potential. You know, too? We are looking for a/an

Research Coordinator

 49 Faculty of Social Sciences 

Job vacancy starting: 07.01.2026  | Working hours: 32  | Classification CBA: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc) 

Limited contract until: 28.02.2027

Job ID: 4689

49 Faculty of Social Sciences
Startdate: 07.01.2026 | Working hours: 32 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 lit. b (postdoc)
Limited until:  28.02.2027
Reference no.: 4689

We are seeking a Research Coordinator (Postdoc) for the Health in Society Research Network , an interdisciplinary initiative at the University of Vienna that promotes excellent and societally relevant research on a wide range of pressing health issues. The position is formally assigned to the research group Health Matters, led by Prof. Dr. Janina Kehr, at the Department of Cultural and Social Anthropology.

In our team, we place a high value on diversity, social justice, mutual respect, and support.

This is a maternity cover position.

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You will actively contribute to the development, coordination, and administration of the Health in Society Research Network . This includes:


	You will play a key role in the establishment, coordination, and organization of the Health in Society Research Network .
	You will support and coordinate administrative tasks within the Health in Society Research Network .
	You will (co-)organize a lecture series, workshops, and other activities of the Health in Society Research Network .
	You will support the networking of the Health in Society Research Network with relevant institutions in the fields of health and medicine, as well as facilitate the exchange of knowledge with the public sector and broader society.


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	You have an interest in pursuing a career in research administration and are eager to contribute to the development and organization of an interdisciplinary research initiative.
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	You hold a completed doctoral degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology or a related discipline (e.g., Gender Studies, Sociology, Science and Technology Studies, International Development).
	Your research interests lie in the areas of health, medicine, and well-being, ideally within one of the core research areas of the group: Gender, Justice, Bodies, Technologies, Intersectionality.
	You have a strong intrinsic motivation to contribute to addressing current challenges in the fields of health, medicine, and well-being, are familiar with the Austrian healthcare landscape, and possess professional networks in this area.
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	Good public transport connections: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

	Internal further training: We offer you the opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis.

	Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 4.932,90 (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!
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	Motivation Letter (maximum 2 pages) in which you explain how your organizational skills, interests, and research experience align with the position being advertised.
	CV (Curriculum Vitae).
	Proof of your completed Doctoral and Master's degree.
	An example of an (independent) academic work (e.g., a scholarly article).
	Contact details of at least one person who can provide a reference (e.g., doctoral advisor).
	Application via our job portal (click the "Apply Now" button below).


 

If you have any content questions, please contact:

Janina Kehr  

janina.kehr@univie.ac.at

or

Veronika Siegl

veronika.siegl@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.

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 Application deadline: 08.12.2025 

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The basic salary of EUR 3,714.80 (on a full-time basis)



The University of Vienna is a community of over 10,000 individuals, including approximately 7,500 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 a/an

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40 Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies
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Limited until:  14.03.2029
Reference no.: 4866

The Department of History of Art at the University of Vienna is the largest center for research and education in the visual arts in Austria. It focuses on the visual arts in Europe, Asia, and the Islamic World. Currently there are 2000 students.

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	Excellent Master degree with a thesis in the field of Art History of China and Korea
	Languages: Excellent English and German knowledge, and at least one East Asian language
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	Team skills and organisational expertise


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Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 
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Please assemble your application in a single PDF-document and submit it via the job portal. The application should include:


	letter of intent and CV
	Exposé of dissertation project (max. 3 pages)
	Certificates
	Table of contents and one chapter of your MA thesis
	Addresses of two referees
	Via our  job portal/ Apply now -  button


If you have any questions, please contact:

Lukas Nickel  

lukas.nickel@univie.ac.at

We look forward to new personalities in our team! 

The University of Vienna pursues an anti-discriminatory employment policy and values ​​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: 12/07/2025  (month/day/year)

Prae Doc




The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Modern German Literature. Diversity and Gender

45 Faculty of Philological and Cultural Studies
Working hours: 40 |
Limited until:  permanent
Reference no.: 4896

The position

Applicants are expected to have been involved and to be established in the field of diversity studies and/or gender studies in the context of modern German literature. Applications from researchers focusing on racism and anti-Semitism, social inequality and discrimination against minorities, migration, and postcolonial studies are especially welcome.

The Institute of German Studies at the University of Vienna is Austria’s largest research and training centre for all aspects of the German language and German-language literatures. The five core areas of the Institute are Modern German Literature, Older German Literature, German Linguistics, German as a Foreign and Second Language and Didactics of German. In addition, there are the supplementary and interdisciplinary areas of Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Literary Theory and Children’s and Youth Literature Research. https://www.germ.univie.ac.at/institut/

Your academic profile:


	Doctoral degree/PhD
	Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies
	Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
	Gender and diversity competence
	Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding
	Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level


We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:


	the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure.
	a dynamic research environment
	a wide range of research and teaching support services
	attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
	an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan


Application documents (in English):


	Letter of motivation
	Academic curriculum vitae
	
		education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF)
		positions held to date
		career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods)
		awards and honors
		commissions of trust
		previous and current cooperation partners
		complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents
		list of most important scientific talks (max. 10)
		teaching and mentoring
		supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable
	
	
	List of publications
	
		link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list
		three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB)
	
	
	Research statement
	
		most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages)
		synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised
		publication strategy
	
	
	Teaching and supervision statement
	
		teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages)
		teaching evaluations (if available, PDF)
	
	


If you have any questions, please contact:

berufungsservice@univie.ac.at

Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

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: 12/10/2025
Reference no.: 4896

Tenure Track Professorships

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