VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grant - University Assistant (Predoctoral)
A three-month completion grant for doctoral students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sports science at the University of Vienna.
Best for:Advanced doctoral students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sports science nearing dissertation submission.
Overview
The Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS-PhaNuSpo) is offering a short-term completion grant to support doctoral candidates in the final stages of their research. This position is designed for students whose dissertations are sufficiently advanced to be submitted within the three-month funding period. Successful applicants will be employed as university assistants and are expected to focus on finalizing their thesis while participating in the academic life of their institute. The role provides a structured environment to ensure the timely completion of doctoral studies.
What you'll do
- Complete and submit the doctoral dissertation within the three-month funding period.
- Coordinate regularly with supervisors to prioritize tasks and ensure timely completion.
- Engage in the activities, workshops, and seminars organized by the institute and the Doctoral School.
- Present research findings at conferences and prepare work for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Proactively seek professional development through available training, coaching, and workshops.
Requirements
Degree required: Currently enrolled doctoral student in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sports science at the University of Vienna.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: High level of proficiency in English (written and oral).
Instruction: English
Publications: Outstanding publication record relative to career stage.
- Advanced progress on doctoral dissertation with a clear plan for submission within three months.
- Proven academic excellence, including approved progress reports and doctoral thesis agreements.
- Strong track record of research output, including conference presentations and publications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with the administrative and academic structures of the University of Vienna.
- Must be a current member of VDS-PhaNuSpo.
- Must have an approved doctoral thesis agreement and annual progress reports on file.
- Must be able to submit the dissertation by the end of the three-month contract.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-22
Submit your application via the university's online job portal. Ensure all required documents, including the status and planning report template and the supervisor's letter of support, are attached.
- Academic CV including publication list and conference presentations
- Status and planning report
- Approved doctoral thesis agreement
- Annual progress reports
- ECTS transcript of doctoral programme
- Letter of support from supervisor
Contact
Isolde Prommer
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