Assistant Professor in Radiology

At the Medical University of Vienna a position as Assistant Professor in Radiology according to § 99 (5) University Law 2002 (UG) is announced.

The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s premier institutions for biomedical and clinical research. We are looking for a highly qualified scientist in the field of oncologic hybrid imaging with enthusiasm for inter- and multidisciplinary research, and commitment to teaching.

The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise and training in both radiology and nuclear medicine, with a focus on exploring the role of quantitative/computational hybrid imaging biomarkers in patients treated with novel immunotherapies and cell therapies, and the relationship between imaging and other biomarkers, to strengthen, expand and cross-link existing research cluster topics Medical Imaging, Cancer Research/Oncology, Immunology, and Digital Medicine within the university.

Your profile:

• Completed scientific or medical education with PhD or equivalent degree
• International recognition in the respective research area
• Successful and continuous acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding
• Educational and didactic qualifications including supervision of Masters and PhD students
• Diversity and gender competence
• International working experience

We offer:

The successful candidate will be offered a tenure-track Assistant Professor position according to § 99 (5) Austrian University Law 2002 for a maximum duration of six years. If, during this time, the successful candidate meets the tenure criteria stipulated in the qualification agreement, he:she will be promoted to tenured Associate Professor. Details are described in the university’s official career development guidelines (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/career/career-development-at-meduni-vienna/). The gross salary for this position is based on the collective agreement for university employees (§ 49, A2) and may be adjusted depending on previous work experience.

The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment including state-of-the-art research core facilities and an international PhD program and a Research Platform Medical Imaging, which brings together scientists across departments and disciplines. The position comes with a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package.

The Medical University of Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions, encouraging qualified female candidates to apply. In case of equivalent qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants. Subsidised childcare facilities are available on campus.

Application documents:

Please submit your application in English to faculty-recruiting5@meduniwien.ac.at by October 22th, 2026 at the latest. All files should be merged into a single PDF.

Applications should include:

• curriculum vitae
• list of publications
• list of five key publications with the possibility of electronic downloading
• summary of research and teaching activities
• a concept of future research plans
• contact addresses of three referees

Applicants are also requested to complete the form (FactSheet) posted online and to attach it to their application (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Factsheet_Professuren_99_5_UG/).

Information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation can be found at https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/Datenschutz_Professuren/