Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x)
Medical University of Vienna, Austria
- Institution
- Medical University of Vienna
- Country
- Austria
- Position type
- Postdoc
- Subject area
- Medicine & Health
- Application deadline
- 11 November 2026
- Salary
- Euro 2.507,-- gross (14x per year)
- Location
- AT
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
Your Tasks
The Department of Public Mental Health has an internationally recognized research focus in the field of health communication.
The Unit Medical Psychology is part of the Department of Public Mental Health and focuses its research and teaching in particular on biopsychosocial and communication-related issues in healthcare. A special emphasis is placed on health communication and its importance for patient-centered, high-quality, and safe healthcare.
To further advance this research focus, we are seeking in postdoctoral researcher with scientific experience in the field of health communication, sound empirical and methodological expertise, as well as experience in teaching and working with patients or clients.
Responsibilities include, in particular:
- Designing, conducting, and publishing scientific research projects in the field of health communication
- Developing independent research questions and contributing to the further development of the health communication research focus
- Developing and evaluating interventions to improve communication in the healthcare system
- Conducting scholarly analysis of current developments in digital health communication, with a particular focus on the potential applications and impacts of artificial intelligence
- Participation in national and international research collaborations
- Development of grant proposals and implementation of funded research projects
- Teaching responsibilities in the areas of medical psychology, public mental and health communication
- Evidence-based design, refinement, and evaluation of teaching and learning formats
- Supervision of academic theses
Your Profile
PhD in Psychology, medicine or another degree programme with relevant subject matter
The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1b) is currently Euro 2.507,-- gross (14x per year) on a part-time basis and may be increased by taking into account relevant previous experience and other salary components related to the specificities of the job.
The Medical University of Vienna is committed to increasing the proportion of women, particularly in leadership positions and among academic staff, and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. If you have any questions, please contact the Disability Liaison Officer of MedUni Vienna. Information can be found at meduniwien.ac.at/behindertenvertrauenspersonen
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Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV, covering letter and, if applicable, references and certificates in support of the required qualifications. For regulated professions, please also enclose proof of professional authorisation.
Apply by 11/11/2026 using our application form.
Reference number: 623/26
Apply directly to Medical University of Vienna
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