Vienna Doctoral School - Three Doctoral Positions (Autumn Call 2026)
Pursue doctoral research in pharmaceutical, nutritional, and sport sciences at the University of Vienna.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a master's degree in sport science or pharmaceutical sciences seeking a structured European PhD program.
Overview
The University of Vienna invites applications for three funded doctoral positions as part of the Autumn Call 2026 for the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences (VDS-PhaNuSpo). Selected candidates will undertake structured doctoral training, conduct independent research in fields such as sport science or pharmaceutical sciences, and benefit from top-tier supervision and international networks. The positions offer fixed-term employment contracts with competitive salaries and opportunities for teaching and academic publishing. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant master's degree and meet the university's doctoral admission requirements.
What you'll do
- Participate actively in ongoing research projects and scientific studies within the designated research field.
- Develop, implement, and manage an independent doctoral research project under academic supervision.
- Disseminate research outcomes through peer-reviewed journal publications and presentations at national and international conferences.
- Engage in teaching activities and independently conduct courses in accordance with collective agreements.
- Supervise students and contribute to the mentoring of junior researchers.
- Assist in the organizational tasks of academic meetings, conferences, and department symposia.
Requirements
Degree required: Diploma or Bachelor's and Master's degree in a relevant discipline corresponding to the announced position
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; strong proficiency for academic work and communication
Instruction: English / German
- Demonstrated strong interest in academic research and pursuing a doctoral degree
- Strong communication, data presentation, and visual storytelling skills
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams
- Fulfillment of the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment
- Open to international early-career researchers holding a recognized qualifying university degree
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15 (CET)
Applicants must submit a complete application package through the online job portal of the University of Vienna using the apply button. The application must include personal details, a motivation letter, an academic CV, university degrees with ECTS transcripts, certificates of additional training, and contact information for professional references.
- CV
- Cover letter
- BSc + MSc transcripts
- Information and Certificates of university degrees
- 3 reference letters
Contact
Isolde Prommer· Coordinator
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