Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)

The Medical University of Vienna is looking for a part-time (20 hours per week) Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) at the Center for Public Health / Department of Public Mental Health to start immediately on a permanent position.

Your Tasks

The Department of Public Mental Health has an internationally recognized research focus in health communication. Its Unit Medical Psychology focuses on biopsychosocial and communication-related issues in healthcare, with particular emphasis on patient-centered, high-quality and safe healthcare.

• Designing, conducting and publishing scientific research projects in health communication.
• Developing independent research questions and advancing the health communication research focus.
• Developing and evaluating interventions to improve communication in the healthcare system.
• Analyzing current developments in digital health communication, particularly the potential applications and impacts of artificial intelligence.
• Participating in national and international research collaborations.
• Developing grant proposals and implementing funded research projects.
• Teaching in medical psychology, public mental health and health communication.
• Evidence-based design, refinement and evaluation of teaching and learning formats.
• Supervising academic theses.

Your Profile

PhD in Psychology, medicine or another degree programme with relevant subject matter. Scientific experience in health communication, sound empirical and methodological expertise, and experience in teaching and working with patients or clients.

Salary

The minimum monthly salary (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1b) is Euro 2,507 gross, paid 14 times per year, for the advertised part-time position. Relevant previous experience and other job-related salary components may increase this amount.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan, employee discounts and affordable staff restaurants.
• Childcare options, including during school breaks.
• Flexible scheduling and telework of up to 40% depending on job category and individual agreements.
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives, staff events and health promotion programmes.
• Subsidized annual public transportation passes, good transport connections and parking options.
• Internal training, counseling, coaching, supervision and mediation.

Application

Apply by 11 November 2026 using the application form on the vacancy page. Include your resume, cover letter and relevant diplomas and certificates. For regulated professions, include proof of professional license. Reference number: 623/26.

Applications are accepted exclusively through the website form, not by email. Applications from people with disabilities or chronic illnesses are welcome. Qualified women are expressly encouraged to apply and will be given priority when equally qualified.

Apply using the application form