Assistant Professor of “Orthopaedics for Ruminants and Swine”

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) is an internationally renowned centre for veterinary medicine education, research and knowledge transfer. The modern campus accommodates teaching and research facilities as well as nimal clinics. Vetmeduni is Austria’s only veterinary teach and research hospital. It is home to around 2.300 students and 1.400 employees. Vetmeduni is characterized by its pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and Service facilities, as well as its commitment to social responsibility.

The Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science is looking for an Assistant Professor

of “Orthopaedics for Ruminants and Swine” in accordance with the appointment procedure for Assistant Professors established by § 99 (5) of the 2002 Universities Act

Grade: A2

Level of employment: 40 hours weekly

Length of employment: 6 years tenure-track position (i.e. permanent after positive evaluation)

Deadline for applications: 29.10.2025

Reference number: 2025/0179

Context

The Vetmeduni is looking for an Assistant Professor to represent the field of “Orthopaedics for Ruminants and Swine” in research and teaching. The assistant professorship is assigned to the Clinical Centre for Ruminant and Camelid medicine and thus has access to excellent, modern research and teaching facilities. The research area “Orthopaedics for Ruminants and Swine” aims to make a scientific contribution to understanding the risk factors for lameness in ruminants, swine and camelids, to establish modern monitoring of limb health, and to deepen evidence-based preventive and treatment measures for animals at the individual and herd level. At the same time, practical solutions are to be developed. The overarching goal is to promote animal welfare and the efficiency of farms in a sustainable manner.

Main Tasks

The advertised position is aimed to further expand and complement the focus of the Clinical Centre for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine and the Vetmeduni in “Orthopaedics for Ruminants and Swine” in order to create scientific evidence for a further development in the areas mentioned. In this context, the establishment of an internationally visible, primarily thirdparty funded research program is strived for. The successful candidate will collaborate on an interdisciplinary basis at the Centre for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine. Furthermore, the jobholder is expected to network with other national and international institutions. Other tasks include teaching in the Vetmeduni curricula, the supervision of theses and doctoral students, as well as university administrative tasks including work in committees, cooperation with authorities and ministries and third mission activities such as the Vetmeduni continuing education courses.

Responsibilities

• Independent development and realization of research projects

• Authoring of publications and independent acquisition and coordination of third-party funding

• Supervision and training of undergraduate and graduate students

• Establishment and management of a working group in the field of “Orthopaedics for Ruminants, swine and camelids”

• Participation in various areas of service, research and teaching at the Clinical Centre for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine

• Performing administrative tasks at the Clinical Centre, the Department and within the framework of the university organization

• Independent teaching activities in the study programs of Vetmeduni

• Willingness to participate in the knowledge transfer and to promote early career researchers in the spirit of the social responsibility of the Vetmeduni

• Actively pursuing the strategic objectives of the Department and the Vetmeduni

Required education, qualifications and experience

• Completed studies in veterinary medicine and doctorate / PhD in a relevant field

• At least 2 years of PostDoc-experience in a relevant field

• Outstanding publication track record in line with the career level

• Experience in the acquisition of third-party funds in line with the career level

• Experience with national and international research collaborations

• Teaching experience

• Postgraduate research experience at least at one other university/research institution for at least twelve months in total

• Good English level (B2)

• Good German level (B2)

Additional desired qualifications and skills

• International or national specialization in the field (Diplomate ECBHM, ECSRHM, specialist veterinarian)

• Experience in the supervision of postgraduate students and promoting early-career researchers

• Proof of successful acquisition of third-party funding

• Experience in managing a research group

• Proof of university didactic training programs

• Open to and experience with new multimedia teaching Methods

• An enthusiastic and committed team player

• Open to inter-disciplinary and trans-disciplinary joint working

• Excellent communication skills

• Category B driving License

What we offer

• Top university: Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic education and research institutions in veterinary medicine in Europe

• Stable employer

• Attractive campus

• Personal and professional training and development opportunities

• Health care

• Diversity and family-friendly university culture

• Children’s day-care and holiday care options

• Numerous attractive fringe benefits

• Employee events

The Position

The position of Assistant Professor with a qualification (i.e. tenure-track) agreement (according to § 27 of the collective contract (Kollektivvertrag) for university employees) is initially limited to a duration of 6 years. After fulfilment of the agreed qualification goals, the contract will be of an unlimited duration as Associate Professor.

Minimum salary

The minimum salary for university staff is regulated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff and at the A2 level amounts to EUR 5,012.70 gross. The salary increases to EUR 6,285.80 gross when the provisions of the qualification agreement are met.

Applications

Please submit your application in English, noting the reference number 2025/0179, by e-mail to bewerbungen(at)vetmeduni.ac.at to the Personnel Department of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna. Please do not forget to include the reference number or we will be unable to relate your application to the correct vacancy announcement.

Application documents in English language must include:

1. Letter of application with a brief description of

• Current research interests and research plan for the next four years, and anticipated advancement for the field

• Concept for academic teaching and supervision of young researchers

• Contribution to the scientific profile of the Clinical Centre for Ruminant and Camelid medicine, the Department and the Vetmeduni

2. Curriculum vitae including

• Information on selected research esteem factors (e.g. publication quality, impact, collaborations, invited talks) and recognition of excellence

• List of external funds acquired (topic, funding agency, budget, duration, role in the project) and currently submitted or unsuccessful grant applications

• Overview of academic teaching and supervised theses, especially PhD theses

• Experience in the organization and management of team, staff and students

• Evidence of knowledge transfer including services and provision of expertise beyond the scientific community and other significant impact

3. Further documents to prove the required education, qualifications and experience described as necessary in the vacancy announcement

4. Names and contact information of three references

5. If available: Proof of having received personal funding as part of an excellence program

Presentations and interviews with the candidates are scheduled for February 2026 (likely in calendar week 9).

The Vetmeduni aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific and general university staff, especially in management positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the case of underrepresentation of women, female applicants who are equally suitable as the best-suited male competitor will be given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

There is no fee required for submitting an application. Applicants have no entitlement to reimbursement of any travel or accommodation expenses they may incur as a result of the application procedure.

As a proud holder of the “hochschuleundfamilie” (“University and Family”) certificate, Vetmeduni welcomes applications from candidates with family responsibilities. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Translations into other languages are solely for information purposes. The version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is the only one that is legally binding.

Contact for further information

Mag.a Stephanie Arzberger, Bakk.a

+43 1 25077 - 1001

stephanie.arzberger(at)vetmeduni.ac.at

www.vetmeduni.ac.at