The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD candidate position in the Faculty of Life Sciences, specifically within the Department of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology. This opportunity is part of the research group led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel, focusing on the analysis of neuronal networks in the Drosophila brain. The Hummel team comprises postdocs, pre-docs, master students, and administrative staff, all sharing a keen interest in understanding nervous system function. The successful candidate will join the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe), which emphasizes quality assurance in PhD training and fosters interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary knowledge exchange. The position offers a dynamic and international academic environment, with opportunities for collaboration with experts in trauma and traumatic sequelae research. Key responsibilities include planning and executing empirical studies, publishing research results in international journals, presenting findings at conferences, participating in new research project acquisition, and contributing to group administration and teaching activities. The candidate will conduct research related to neuronal network analysis in Drosophila, work towards completing their dissertation, and engage in teaching as defined by the collective agreement. Additional duties involve organizing meetings, conferences, and symposiums, and collaborating with international experts. Applicants must hold a completed Master's or Diploma degree in biology and demonstrate experience in scientific writing and molecular-genetic research methods. Essential skills include didactic abilities, e-learning experience, strong IT proficiency (MS Office, Photoshop), high-resolution confocal imaging, basic programming, and excellent knowledge of Drosophila genetics. The ability to explain research methodology, present findings clearly, work independently and in teams, flexibility, willingness to learn and travel, and excellent English proficiency are required. Knowledge of academic processes and teaching experience for Master's students are advantageous. The University of Vienna offers flexible, family-friendly working hours, remote/hybrid options (upon agreement), a supportive and inspiring work atmosphere, and excellent public transport connections. Employees have access to over 600 free internal training and coaching courses. The position provides a fair salary, with a basic rate of EUR 3,776.10 (full-time, paid 14 times a year), which may increase with credited professional experience. The contract duration is four years, initially limited to 1.5 years, with automatic extension unless terminated within the first 12 months. The University is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the advancement of women, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. Preference is given to women in cases of equal qualification. The application deadline is July 2, 2026. To apply, submit your scientific CV and letter of intent, a summary of your research interests or dissertation concept (maximum two pages), and degree certificates via the University of Vienna job portal. For inquiries, contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel at [email protected].

The University of Vienna invites applications for a PhD candidate position in the Faculty of Life Sciences, specifically within the Department of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology. This opportunity is part of the research group led by Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel, focusing on the analysis of neuronal networks in the Drosophila brain. The Hummel team comprises postdocs, pre-docs, master students, and administrative staff, all united by a shared interest in nervous system function. The successful candidate will join the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe), which emphasizes quality assurance in PhD training and fosters interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. The position offers a dynamic research environment, with tasks including planning and executing empirical studies, publishing in international journals, presenting at conferences, and participating in the acquisition of new research projects. Additional responsibilities involve group administration, teaching activities, and organizing academic events. Research will center on the analysis of neuronal networks in the Drosophila brain, with opportunities to collaborate with international experts in trauma and traumatic sequelae. The role also includes working on your dissertation and engaging in teaching, both independently and in teams, as defined by the collective agreement. Applicants must hold a completed Master's or Diploma degree in biology and demonstrate experience in scientific writing and molecular-genetic research methods. Essential skills include didactic abilities, e-learning experience, strong IT proficiency (MS Office, Photoshop), high-resolution confocal imaging, basic programming, and excellent knowledge of Drosophila genetics. Candidates should be able to explain research methodology and present findings clearly, work independently and collaboratively, and possess flexibility, willingness to learn and travel, and excellent English language skills. Knowledge of academic processes and teaching experience for Master's students are considered assets. The University of Vienna offers a supportive work-life balance with flexible, family-friendly hours and remote/hybrid options upon agreement. Employees benefit from an inspiring international academic team, excellent public transport connections, and access to over 600 free internal training and coaching courses. The position provides a fair salary: EUR 3,776.10 (full-time, paid 14 times a year), with increases for credited professional experience. The contract duration is four years, initially limited to 1.5 years and automatically extended unless terminated within the first 12 months. Job grading follows the collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc). The University of Vienna is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the advancement of women, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. Preference is given to women in case of equal qualifications. The application deadline is February 7, 2026. To apply, submit your scientific CV, letter of intent, a summary of your research interests or dissertation concept (max. 2 pages), and degree certificates via the University of Vienna job portal. For inquiries, contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel at [email protected].

The University of Vienna is seeking a PhD candidate to join the Group of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel at the Department of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology, Faculty of Life Sciences. The research group focuses on the analysis of neuronal networks in the Drosophila brain, exploring the function of the nervous system through empirical studies, molecular-genetic methods, and advanced imaging techniques. The team comprises postdocs, pre-docs, master students, and administrative staff, all sharing a commitment to understanding neural mechanisms. The successful candidate will be embedded in the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe), which promotes interdisciplinary knowledge exchange and quality assurance in PhD training. Responsibilities include planning and executing empirical studies, publishing research in international journals, presenting at conferences, participating in project acquisition, and contributing to group administration and teaching. The position offers opportunities for collaboration with international experts in trauma and traumatic sequelae, and involvement in organizing academic events. Applicants must hold a Master's or Diploma degree in biology and demonstrate experience in scientific writing, molecular-genetic research, confocal imaging, and programming. Strong IT skills, didactic abilities, and proficiency in Drosophila genetics are essential, along with excellent English communication. The role provides a supportive, international academic environment with flexible working hours, remote/hybrid options, and access to extensive training resources. The contract is for four years, with a competitive salary and automatic extension unless terminated within the first year. The University of Vienna values diversity and encourages qualified women to apply, offering equal opportunities and a commitment to anti-discriminatory policies. Applications should include a CV, letter of intent, research summary, and degree certificates, submitted via the university's job portal. For inquiries, contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel.

The University of Vienna is seeking a PhD candidate to join the Faculty of Life Sciences, specifically in the Group of Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Hummel at the Department of Neuroscience and Developmental Biology. The research group focuses on the analysis of neuronal networks in the Drosophila brain, offering a collaborative environment with postdocs, pre-docs, master students, and administrative staff who share a passion for understanding nervous system function. The successful candidate will be embedded in the Vienna Doctoral School in Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience (VDS CoBeNe), which emphasizes quality assurance in PhD training and promotes interdisciplinary knowledge exchange. Responsibilities include planning and executing empirical studies, publishing research results in international journals, presenting findings at conferences, participating in new research project acquisition, and contributing to group administration and teaching. The candidate will conduct research related to neuronal networks in Drosophila, work on their dissertation, engage in teaching, help organize academic events, and collaborate with international experts in trauma and traumatic sequelae. Applicants must hold a Master's or Diploma degree in biology and have experience in scientific writing, molecular-genetic research methods, didactic skills, strong IT proficiency (including MS Office and Photoshop), high-resolution confocal imaging, basic programming skills, and excellent knowledge of Drosophila genetics. The position offers a supportive, international academic environment, flexible working hours, remote/hybrid options, access to over 600 free internal training courses, and a fair salary starting at EUR 3714.80 (full-time, paid 14 times a year), with increases for credited experience. The contract is for 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years with automatic extension unless a non-extension declaration is made within the first 12 months. The University of Vienna is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and the advancement of women, with preference given to female candidates in case of equal qualifications. The workplace is centrally located in Vienna with good public transport connections. The application deadline is October 26, 2025. Interested candidates should submit their CV, letter of intent, summary of research interests or dissertation concept (max. 2 pages), and degree certificates via the University of Vienna job portal.