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VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grant Predoctoral Position in Pharmacy, Nutritional Sciences, or Sport Science University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Three-month completion grant/short-term finishing contract for doctoral students, with employment as a university assistant (praedoc). The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 for full-time basis, with possible increases for credited professional experience.
Deadline
Oct 22, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien
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The University of Vienna is advertising a VDS-PhaNuSpo Completion Grant for a university assistant (predoctoral) position in the Faculty of Life Sciences. This is a short-term finishing contract designed to help doctoral candidates complete and submit their dissertation.
The call is specifically for PhaNuSpo doctoral students in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sport science at the University of Vienna. The grant supports candidates whose dissertation work is already sufficiently advanced and who are expected to submit by the end of the funding period.
The contract lasts three months and is scheduled to start between 1 January 2027 and 1 June 2027. The post includes participation in research, teaching, and administration, but the main task is to finish the dissertation. The successful candidate will also meet regularly with their supervisor(s), take part in doctoral school activities and workshops, and may present at conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals.
Eligibility highlights include being a VDS-PhaNuSpo member, currently enrolled in a doctoral degree in one of the listed fields, and having a strong academic record. The announcement mentions FÖP and doctoral thesis agreement within one year, timely approved annual progress reports, an outstanding publication record, conference presentations, motivation, teamwork, proactive communication, and familiarity with University of Vienna structures.
Funding is provided as employment as a university assistant (praedoc), with a basic salary of EUR 3,836.10 for full-time basis, plus possible increments for recognized professional experience.
To apply, candidates must submit an academic CV, publication list, conference presentations, a status and planning report, copies of the approved doctoral thesis agreement and annual progress reports, the doctoral ECTS transcript, and a support letter from the supervisor. Applications are submitted through the University of Vienna job portal.
Deadline: 22 October 2026.
Funding details
Three-month completion grant/short-term finishing contract for doctoral students, with employment as a university assistant (praedoc). The basic salary is EUR 3,836.10 for full-time basis, with possible increases for credited professional experience.
What's required
Applicants must be VDS-PhaNuSpo members currently pursuing a doctoral degree in pharmacy, nutritional sciences, or sport science at the University of Vienna. The dissertation must already be sufficiently advanced so that submission can be expected by the end of the three-month funding period. Strong academic record is required, including FÖP and doctoral thesis agreement within one year, timely approved annual progress reports, outstanding publication record and conference presentations, motivation to complete the doctorate on time, collaborative and proactive attitude, strong written and oral communication skills, and experience with the structures of the University of Vienna.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit an academic CV with publications and conference presentations, a status and planning report using the provided template, copies of the approved doctoral thesis agreement and annual progress reports, the ECTS transcript, and a supervisor support letter confirming dissertation status and completion timeframe.
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