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Predoctoral University Assistant Completion Contract in Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
University assistant predoctoral employment on a 2-month limited contract, 30 hours per week, with a gross basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis (14x per year), subject to increase with credited professional experience.
Deadline
Oct 29, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is advertising a University assistant predoctoral – Completion contract at the Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science (Job ID 6340). This is a short-term PhD/predoctoral employment designed for students in the finishing phase of their dissertation project within the Doctoral School in Microbiology and Environmental Science.
The position is intended for candidates who already have a signed doctoral thesis agreement and have made significant progress on their dissertation. The role supports finalizing the research project, publications and presentations, involvement in third-party funding applications, teaching, supervision of trainees and students, and regular consultation with the supervisor(s) to complete the thesis successfully.
Academic background: diploma or master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants should have excellent academic records, excellent English, strong oral and written communication skills, and strong teamwork ability.
Funding and contract: 2-month limited contract, 30 hours/week, with a gross salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis (14x per year), with possible salary increase for credited professional experience.
How to apply: submit a motivation letter including a time plan for doctoral thesis milestones, an academic CV with publications and conference attendances, and a confirmation of admission for the current academic semester. Apply directly through the University Jobcenter via the “Apply now” button.
Deadline: 2026-10-29.
Location: University of Vienna, Austria.
Funding details
University assistant predoctoral employment on a 2-month limited contract, 30 hours per week, with a gross basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 on a full-time basis (14x per year), subject to increase with credited professional experience.
What's required
Diploma or master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, or an equivalent qualification with a signed doctoral thesis agreement. Applicants should have excellent academic and study records, excellent written and spoken English, strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent teamwork ability. The position is for students who have already made significant progress on their doctoral thesis and are in the finishing phase.
How to apply
Apply directly via the University of Vienna Jobcenter using the "Apply now" button. Include a motivation letter with a time plan for thesis milestones, an academic CV with publications and conference attendances, and a confirmation of admission for the current academic semester.
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