Tenure-Track Professorship in Natural Product Research(m/w/x)

# Tenure-Track Professorship in Natural Product Research ## The position The identification and chemical-functional characterization of molecules from natural sources as part of drug discovery are key research areas in the pharmaceutical sciences. We are seeking to appoint an excellent candidate who will advance natural product-based research and drug discovery using cutting-edge technologies, including (big) data science. The use or development of AI tools is highly desirable. Outstanding candidates in related fields will also be considered. The position fits into the strategic priorities of the University of Vienna, ‘Global health: physical, mental and social dimensions of health’, ‘Systems of life – foundations of life’ and ‘Digital and data-driven transformations of science and society’. Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna play a leading role in three key research areas of the Faculty of Life Sciences: “Biomolecules for a Healthy Lifespan,” “Computational Life Sciences,” and “Innovation in Drug Research.” The tenure-track professorship will be located at the intersection of these areas and will contribute bioinformatic expertise. The tenure-track professorship is also embedded in the PI panel of the Vienna Doctoral School PhaNuSpo, comprising pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences. ## Your academic profile: * Doctoral degree/PhD * Two years of international research experience during or after doctoral studies * Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation * Gender and diversity competence * Experience in designing of and participating in research projects, ability to lead research groups and acquire third-party funding * Enthusiasm for excellent teaching and supervision at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level We expect the successful candidate to acquire, within three years, proficiency in German sufficient for teaching in bachelor's programmes and for participation in university committees. ## We offer: * the opportunity to obtain a permanent position and eventual promotion to full professor; the initial contract as Assistant Professor is limited to six years, after positive evaluation of a qualification agreement the contract becomes permanent as Associate Professor; Associate Professors can be promoted to Full Professor through an internal competitive procedure. * a dynamic research environment * a wide range of research and teaching support services * attractive working conditions in a city with a high quality of life * an attractive salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff (level A2) and an organisational retirement plan ## Application documents (in English): 1. Letter of motivation 2. Academic curriculum vitae * education and training (PhD Certificate, PDF) * positions held to date * career breaks (e.g. relevant parental, family or other care periods) * awards and honors * commissions of trust * previous and current cooperation partners * complete list of acquired third-party funding and, if applicable, of inventions/patents * list of most important scientific talks (max. 10) * teaching and mentoring * supervision experience (Master and PhD), if applicable 3. List of publications * link to your own publicly accessible ORCID record, with a complete and current publication list * three key publications as electronic full text version (PDF, max 30 MB) 4. Research statement * most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages) * synopsis of three key publications with relevance to the position advertised * publication strategy 5. Teaching and supervision statement * teaching and supervision concept, including a description of the previous and planned priorities in academic teaching and supervision (max. 2 pages) * teaching evaluations (if available, PDF) ## If you have any questions, please contact: tenuretrack.personal@univie.ac.at We look forward to new personalities in our team! The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the advancement of women and diversity. We lay special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions among the academic and general university staff and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates. **​Application deadline:** 09/17/2025 **Reference no.:** 4429 Tenure Track Professorships