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The University of Vienna invites outstanding candidates to apply for a doctoral position at the Vienna International School of Earth and Space Sciences (VISESS) as part of its Autumn Call 2026.

Your personal sphere of influence:

The Doctoral School VISESS at the Faculty of Earth Sciences, Geography and Astronomy of the University of Vienna addresses current societal challenges through inter- and transdisciplinary academic research spanning the COSMOS, planet EARTH, its ENVIRONMENT and the ANTHROPOSPHERE. We aim for our students to become world-leading experts in their fields while confidently communicating and contributing across disciplines.

The Doctoral School is currently inviting applications for a doctoral position at the Faculty in the following field: Palaeontology.

For detailed information on the available position, please visit the call website.

Your future tasks:

• Participation in research projects/research studies, as well as conducting independent research related to your dissertation. We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within the first 12 months.
• Dissemination of project results through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences
• Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
• Supervision of students
• Contribution to the organization of meetings, conferences, symposia
• Involvement in organizational tasks related to research, teaching, and administration
• (Further) development of strong communication, data presentation, and visualization skills
• (Further) development of the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively
• You become an active member of your working group and the VISESS Doctoral School.

This is part of your personality:

You can apply if you are a highly qualified graduate who:

• has completed a Diploma or Master’s degree in the/a field represented in the current call by the participating doctoral schools (in this case VISESS) or a closely related discipline;
• demonstrates a strong interest in academic research and in pursuing a PhD at the University of Vienna;
• meets the doctoral admission requirements of the University of Vienna by the start of employment;
• has basic experience in academic writing, as well as subject-specific knowledge, methodological expertise, and skills as outlined for the specific position on the call website;
• has an excellent command of written and spoken English.

What we offer:

• Excellence in research: Join one of Europe’s leading universities with internationally recognised scholars.
• Vibrant research environment: Engage with top research groups, gain access to excellent research infrastructure and a vibrant PhD community with many opportunities to connect across disciplines.
• Structured doctoral training: Benefit from close supervision and gain access to high-quality methods workshops, interdisciplinary seminar series, transferable skills development, and opportunities to present your work and receive expert feedback.
• Fair salary: A basic gross salary of EUR 3.836,10 (as of 1 January 2027) based on a 40-hour work week, paid 14 times a year. The position is offered at 30 hours per week.
• Employment duration: 3–4 years, depending on the position. Please refer to the specific position on the call website for the exact contract duration and further details.
• International networks: Connect to a global community and collaborative projects that encourage mobility and knowledge exchange.
• Inclusive culture: We foster equal opportunity, diversity, and a collegial environment where talent thrives.

It is that easy to apply (in English):

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application through the job portal of the University of Vienna (apply now-button).

Complete applications include the following:

• Personal information and contact details
• Information on education, training, and professional experience
• Motivation statement

Application deadline: 15 October 2026, 14 am CET If you have any questions, please refer to the FAQs on the call website.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call +43-1-4277-18248 or email phdcareers@univie.ac.at with their request.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Martina Egger
admin.visess(at)univie.ac.at