The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

The Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Tenure-Track Professorship in Natural Product Research

The position

The identification and chemical-functional characterization of molecules from natural sources as part of drug discovery are key research areas in the pharmaceutical sciences. We are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate who will advance natural product-based research and drug discovery using cutting-edge technologies, including (big) data science. The use or development of AI tools is highly desirable. Outstanding candidates in related fields will also be considered. The position fits into the strategic priorities of the University of Vienna, ‘Global health: physical, mental and social dimensions of health’, ‘Systems of life – foundations of life’ and ‘Digital and data-driven transformations of science and society’.

Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna play a leading role in three key research areas of the Faculty of Life Sciences: “Biomolecules for a Healthy Lifespan,” “Computational Life Sciences,” and “Innovation in Drug Research.” The tenure-track professorship will be located at the intersection of these areas and will contribute bioinformatic expertise. The tenure-track professorship is also embedded in the PI panel of the Vienna Doctoral School PhaNuSpo, comprising pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences.

Your academic profile:

Doctoral degree/Ph

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We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees.

We offer:

the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure

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Application documents (in English):

Letter of motivation

Academic curriculum vitae
education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF
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List of publications
link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication lis
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Research statement
most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages
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Teaching and supervision statement
teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages
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If you have any questions, please contact:

tenuretrack.personal@univie.ac.at
Only applications submitted through the link "Apply now" below will be considered.

We look forward to new personalities in our team!
The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 09/17/2025
Reference no.: 4429