The University of Salzburg is a thriving university in Austria with a strong focus on research. The university stands for outstanding achievements in both research and teaching in the areas of (digital) humanities, life sciences, sustainability of (social) processes and the link between art and science. With the four guiding themes of Art in Context, Development & Sustainability, Digital Life and Health & Mind, the university offers researchers excellent opportunities for inter- and transdisciplinary cooperation.  

 

The University of Salzburg invites applications for a tenured full professorship in: 

 

Animal Physiology  

 The position will become available in the Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology at the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences at the earliest possible date.   

With the Department of Biosciences and Medical Biology (www.plus.ac.at/biowissenschaften) and the university’s research ‘Centre for Tumour Biology and Immunology (CTBI)’ (https://www.plus.ac.at/ctbi), the University of Salzburg plays a key role in the field of biomedical life sciences in Austria. The University of Salzburg offers a diverse research environment that builds on excellent national and European research networks in basic research as well as in clinical and translational research. The biomedical profile of the department is characterised by the topics of tumour biology, immunology, immunometabolism, infection biology, cellular communication, signal transduction and ageing research. The department has a very good research infrastructure, including flow cytometry, specialised microscopy and imaging, spatial genomics, epigenome and proteome analyses, complex bioanalytics and structural biology. There is also a substantial infrastructure for high-performance computing and excellent expertise for complex bioinformatic analyses. A modern central animal facility is available for immunological, tumour-biological and physiological basic research and preclinical studies.  

 

With research into genetic, molecular and biochemical mechanisms with pathophysiological or salutogenic relevance (e.g. oncological, immunological, infection-biological, neurophysiological and age-associated processes), the professorship will complement and expand the strengths of the department and the CTBI in the field of animal and human physiology, e.g. through the application, development and establishment of relevant model systems. In teaching, the professorship is responsible for introductory and advanced animal and human physiology training in the biological degree programmes at the University of Salzburg.  

 

In addition to international networking of research activities, the professorship will work closely at regional level with research groups at the University of Salzburg, Salzburg University Hospital ( www.salk.at) and Paracelsus Medical University ( www.pmu.ac.at/en/) as part of the Life Science Excellence Area Oncology and Immunology ( www.cancercluster-salzburg.at) in accordance with the Salzburg Life Sciences Masterplan.  

 

Areas of responsibility include in particular:  

 

  • independent scientific research and publication activities in the field of biomedical animal and/or human physiology and/or the application and development of preclinical model systems (e.g. organoid or animal models) for the investigation of pathophysiological and salutogenic processes and/or the evaluation of new compounds for personalised precision medicine;  
  • acquisition of third-party funding and participation in research networks;  
  • close cooperation with the management of central animal husbandry (e.g. establishment of genetically modified animal models, animal experimentation methods);  
  • initiatives to establish translational research networks;  
  • active involvement in the biological Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes at the University of Salzburg and in doctoral training, including the supervision of theses and dissertations;  
  • participation in the Health Hub of the European university alliance CIVIS; 
  • participation in university committees and university self-administration.  

 

 

General employment requirements: 

 

  • a domestic or equivalent foreign higher education qualification (doctorate) appropriate to the position;  
  • a relevant habilitation (venia docendi / venia legendi) or an equivalent scientific qualification;   
  • outstanding achievements in biomedical research, commensurate with academic age and biography, as evidenced by relevant publications and involvement in the international scientific community;   
  • excellent university teaching skills;  
  • successful acquisition of substantial third-party funding for research, interaction with funding bodies, experience in handling of third-party funded projects and budget responsibility;  
  • high professional and social leadership skills;  
  • excellent written and spoken English skills. Non-German-speaking candidates are required to achieve a German language level B2 within three years.  

 

Additional requirements: 

 

  • experience in international research and co-operation; 
  • experience in the management of research programmes in the field of biomedical-physiological research;  
  • experience in modern science management and in the development and realisation of interdisciplinary research projects;  
  • ability to work in a team and willingness to co-operate, social skills, ability to work under pressure, flexibility;  
  • willingness to participate in and expand research and teaching co-operations at the University of Salzburg;  
  • willingness to engage in the promotion of young researchers;  
  • willingness and qualification to take on management functions.  

 

 

The university hires professors full time on tenured contracts according to the   Austrian Universities Act, the Austrian Salaried Employees Act (Angestelltengesetz) and Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Employees (A1 salary schedule). The basis of salary negotiations is the required legal minimum of € 6.604,30 before taxes (in 14 monthly payments). 

 

The University of Salzburg seeks to increase the proportion of its female staff and therefore encourages female candidates to apply. Women will be given preference over equally qualified men. People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who fulfil the job requirements are also expressly invited to apply. 

 

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses who fulfil the job requirements are also expressly invited to apply. Further information can be requested under +43 (0)662 8044 2465 or from disabZhT1BYilitus9KbHy@sbzk_UiXg.ac.3VgRduat4-O3Vg. 

 

We regret that expenses for travel and accommodation incurred in the job application cannot be refunded. 

 

Applications must be submitted with the following documents:   

 

  • cover letter (1 page);   
  • research concept (1-4 pages);  
  • teaching and mentoring concept (1-2 pages);  
  • curriculum vitae (1-3 pages);  
  • list of publications, courses held, relevant research projects and other activities worthy of consideration;  
  • teaching evaluations and teaching certificates;  
  • three publications relevant to the advertised professorship.  

 

Applications should be addressed to the President of the University (“Rector”), Prof. Bernhard Fügenschuh, and must be mailed as a single pdf to bew0u2erbunPLvg@plusZjP.ac.I8Hatg60 by 19 April 2025, stating the code number of the job advert (B 0003/1-2025). 

 

For further information, please contact Prof Dr Dirk Schmidt-Arras at +43-662-8044-5553/ dirk.sPKtDLjxchmidtp6fedBl-arrasqZzc-2T@plus.H3yrNgXac.atoC.1i@U .   

 

Hearings as part of the selection procedure will take place between 22 and 26 September 2025.  

 

Please note that in case of doubt, the German version of the job advertisement is binding.