Vienna International School in Earth and Space Sciences - Doctoral Positions (AUTUMN CALL 2026) Universität Wien

Job description:

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. Fuelled by curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility, they provide invaluable contributions to research and teaching, thus enriching our society. Are you also inspired and driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact?

The University of Vienna invites outstanding candidates to apply for a doctoral position at the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) as part of its Autumn Call 2026.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Doctoral School VISESS at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna addresses current societal challenges through inter- and transdisciplinary academic research spanning the COSMOS, planet EARTH, its ENVIRONMENT and the ANTHROPOSPHERE. We aim for our students to become world-leading experts in their fields while confidently communicating and contributing across disciplines.

The Doctoral School is currently inviting applications for a doctoral position at the Faculty in the following field: Palaeontology.

For detailed information on the available position, please visit the call website.

Your future tasks:

• Participation in research projects/research studies, as well as conducting independent research related to your dissertation. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within the first 12 months.
• Dissemination of project results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Contribution to the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia
• Involvement in organizational tasks related to research, teaching, and administration
• (Further) development of strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills
• (Further) development of the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• You become an active member of your working group and the VISESS Doctoral School.

This is part of your personality:

You can apply if you are a highly qualified graduate who:

• has completed a Diploma or Master’s degree in the/a field represented in the current call by the participating doctoral schools (in this case VISESS) or a closely related discipline;
• demonstrates a strong interest in academic research and in pursuing a PhD at the University of Vienna;
• meets the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment;
• has basic experience in academic writing, as well as subject-specific knowledge, methodological expertise, and skills as outlined for the specific position on the call website;
• has an excellent command of written and spoken English.

What we offer:

• Excellence in research: Join one of Europe’s leading universities with internationally recognised scholars.
• Vibrant research environment: Engage with top research groups, gain access to excellent research infrastructure and a vibrant PhD community with many opportunities to connect across disciplines.
• Structured doctoral training: Benefit from close supervision and gain access to high-quality methods workshops, interdisciplinary seminar series, transferable skills development, and opportunities to present your work and receive expert feedback.
• Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.836,10 (as of 1 January 2027) based on a 40-hour work week, paid 14 times a year. The position is offered at 30 hours per week.
• Employment duration: 3–4 years, depending on the position. Please refer to the specific position on the call website for the exact contract duration and further details.
• International networks: Connect to a global community and collaborative projects that encourage mobility and knowledge exchange.
• Inclusive culture: We foster equal opportunity, diversity, and a collegial environment where talent thrives.

It is that easy to apply (in English):

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application through the job portal of the University of Vienna (apply now-button).

Complete applications include the following:

• Personal information and contact details
• Information on education, training, and professional experience
• Motivation statement

Application deadline: 15 October 2026, 14 am CETIf you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs on the call website.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call +43-1-4277-18248 or email phdcareers@univie.ac.at with their request.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Martina Egger

admin.visess@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: 10/15/2026

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