This Fellowship, Postdoctoral program in Austria offers fully funded. The application deadline is of August 15, 2025, candidates must have a PhD in a field related to research at the Vienna BioCenter.
KEY DETAILS - Location: Austria - Program level: Fellowship, Postdoctoral - Funding: Fully Funded - Deadline: of August 15, 2025, candidates must have a PhD in a field related to research at the Vienna BioCenter
ELIGIBILITY - PhD Requirement: By the application deadline of August 15, 2025, candidates must have a PhD in a field related to research at the Vienna BioCenter. - Multidisciplinary Project: At least two VBC research groups taking part in the current VIP³ call must contribute their expertise to the proposed study. - Publication Record: A minimum of one (co-)first-author original scientific publication or a preprint published on an accredited public server is required of candidates. - MSCA Mobility Rule: Applicants must not have lived or carried out their primary activity (job or study) in Austria for more than 12 months in the three years preceding the call deadline in compliance with Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) regulations.
BENEFITS - Competitive Salary: Ensures the three-year fellowship is financially stable. - Funding and access to cutting-edge labs and core infrastructure are examples of research support. - Career Development & Mentoring: Professional training and organized mentoring to promote scientific independence. - Collaborative Environment: Possibilities to collaborate with foreign scientists and several research groups. - Healthcare and Social Benefits: Pension contributions and full health insurance. - Work-Life Support: Availability of family-friendly services, such as daycare subsidies. - International Exposure: Attending conferences, networking events, and international collaborations. - Relocation Assistance: Help obtaining a visa and relocating to Austria.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Name, contact information, and current employer or institution are examples of personal information. - Include education, transcripts, degree certificates, and scientific training in your CV (no more than two pages). - Research Keywords: Five terms that represent the suggested area of study. - Key Accomplishments & Motivation (½ page each): Emphasize significant accomplishments and areas of interest in research. - Research Proposal: At least two VBC research groups must participate in the abstract (½ page) and full proposal (maximum 3 pages, including references). - Explain the anticipated influence on society or the community in the broader influence statement (½ page). - Referees: Two academic referees’ contact information. - The list of reviewers who may be excluded is optional.
