Universität Wien
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Doctoral Positions in Chemistry (Autumn Call 2026) at the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Fully funded Prae-Doc doctoral positions within the structured Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry. Employment duration is 3 or 4 years depending on the model, with an initial 1.5-year contract and possible automatic extension; salary follows the University of Vienna collective agreement.
Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is inviting applications for multiple doctoral positions in Chemistry through the Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry (DoSChem) Autumn Call 2026.
Research areas highlighted in the call include Food Chemistry and Toxicology and Functional Materials and Catalysis. Successful candidates will join a structured doctoral programme with first-class supervision, strong research networks, and opportunities to publish, teach, and participate in international academic activities.
This is a fully funded Prae-Doc position at a leading research university in Austria. The programme is open to early-stage researchers of any nationality who have not yet earned a doctoral degree in chemical sciences. Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry or another relevant discipline, and the degree must be completed before appointment. Applicants may still be finishing their master’s studies at the time of application, but the final certificate must be available before acceptance into the doctoral programme.
The programme language is English. Formal proof of English competence is generally not required unless specified in the individual PhD position, though English skills will be assessed during interviews if invited.
Application materials include a CV, a motivation letter stating the desired research area, bachelor’s and master’s certificates with transcripts, and contact details for two referees who have previously supervised the applicant. Chemistry applicants may indicate up to two preferred projects by selecting a first-choice and second-choice PI.
Deadline: 15 October 2026, 14:00 CET.
Funding details
Fully funded Prae-Doc doctoral positions within the structured Vienna Doctoral School in Chemistry. Employment duration is 3 or 4 years depending on the model, with an initial 1.5-year contract and possible automatic extension; salary follows the University of Vienna collective agreement.
What's required
Applicants must be early-stage researchers of any nationality who have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree in chemical sciences. A master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry or another relevant discipline is required, and the degree must be completed before appointment. Applicants may apply while still finishing their MA studies, but the final degree certificate must be available before acceptance into the doctoral program. English proficiency is expected; formal proof is not required unless specified in the individual PhD position. Applicants must submit a CV, motivation letter, copies of bachelor’s and master’s certificates with transcripts, and contact details for two referees who previously supervised them.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply Now button. Submit a complete English application including CV, motivation letter, degree certificates with transcripts, and two referee contacts. If applying to Chemistry, you may indicate up to two preferred projects by selecting a first-choice and second-choice PI.
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