Tenure Track Professorships at the University of Vienna
What candidates are we looking for?
- with a doctoral degree/PhD and at least two years of international research experience
- with an excellent publication record and international recognition
- willing to provide leadership of an independent research group
- enthusiastic for excellent teaching and supervision at all levels
What are your career prospects at the University of Vienna?
- Initially we hire a tenure track professor on a six-year time-limited contract
- After positive evaluation within the first six years of employment, a successful candidate will get a permanent contract as tenured Associate Professor
- Associate professors with outstanding achievements can be promoted to Full Professor in a university internal competitive procedure
What do we offer?
- The opportunity for a career track to tenured (Full) Professor
- A dynamic research environment
- Attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life
The University of Vienna is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity.
Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.
Appointment procedure for tenure track professorships
Tenure track professorships are advertised internationally. The appointment proposal submitted to the member of the Rectorate responsible for personnel issues is prepared by a panel chaired by the member of the Rectorate responsible for research and comprises the (vice-)dean as well as professors from related subjects (including associate and associated professors). The appointment proposal is based on a comparative international review.
A qualification agreement is offered with the commencement of employment. In general after four years the fulfilment of the qualification agreement is evaluated. A positive evaluation leads to a permanent employment contract as tenured Associate Professor.