Postdoctoral Researchers in Human–Animal Interactions (Interdisciplinary Postdoc Program) at the Messerli Research Institute University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Austria

Postdoctoral Researchers in Human–Animal Interactions are being recruited for the Interdisciplinary Postdoc Program (IDPP) of the Messerli Research Institute of Human-Animal Interactions at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna in Vienna, Austria.

This is a full-time postdoctoral opportunity (40 hours/week) for 2 researchers to develop and lead an innovative interdisciplinary project on the challenges and benefits of human-animal interactions (HAI). The role is designed for researchers who want to work across disciplines and contribute to internationally visible research.

Research environment: collaboration with mentors across three leading universities in Vienna, access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, and a vibrant interuniversity setting. The post also emphasizes publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and supervising students.

Funding and contract: 3-year appointment with a possible 2-year extension. Salary is listed as EUR 5,014.30 gross/month.

Eligibility and expectations: applicants should be prepared to propose an original interdisciplinary research project related to HAI. The announcement highlights English-language application materials and a strong fit with interdisciplinary, collaborative research.

Deadline: 26 July 2026. Reference number: 2026/0047.

How to apply: submit the application in English by email to [email protected] and include the reference number. Further information is available via the linked job page.

Announcer: Svenja Springer, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Ethics at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, also affiliated with the University of Copenhagen.