Postdoctoral Researcher in Allergy & Immunology (m/f/x)

The Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research at the Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology, and Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s leading institutions for Allergy research. We are looking for a highly qualified independent scientist in the field of allergy and immunology with enthusiasm for interdisciplinary and collaborative research, and commitment to teaching.

The candidate is expected to have an outstanding expertise in allergy research. The ideal candidate has a strong background in experimental allergology with translational impact and expands and cross-links with existing strengths within the Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, such as molecular and cellular allergology.

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.

We offer:

The successful candidate will be offered a PostDoc position. The position is limited to 4 years with the option of permanent employment in the case the candidate meets the conditions stipulated in the qualification agreement.

The position will be embedded within the dynamic research environment of the Center of Pathophysiology, Infectiology and Immunology at the Medical University of Vienna. The Medical University of Vienna provides an excellent research environment including state-of-the-art research core facilities and an international PhD program and various platforms which bring together scientists across departments and disciplines.

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.

The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1b) is currently Euro 4.932,-- gross (14x per year) on a full-time basis and may be increased by taking into account relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.

Please send us your complete application documents with the reference number 799/25 in the subject line by 2/1/2026 to: bewerbungen(at)meduniwien.ac.at

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

contact addresses of three referees

We look forward to receiving your application!

About us

The Medical University of Vienna is one of Europe’s most established institutions of medical training research, training, and practice. With 8,000 students, it is the largest medical training facility in the German-speaking countries. It comprises 30 departments, two clinical institutes, 13 basic science centres, and numerous specialised laboratories, making the Medical University of Vienna one of the most important institutions of cutting-edge research in biomedicine. (https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/web/en/)