Full Professor in Training Science with Biological Focus

The University of Vienna is internationally renowned for its excellence in teaching and research, and counts more than 7,500 academics from all disciplines. This breadth of expertise offers unique opportunities to address the complex challenges of modern society, to develop comprehensive new approaches, and educate the problem-solvers of tomorrow from a multidisciplinary perspective.

At the Centre for Sport Science and University Sports, the University of Vienna invites applications for a

Full Professor in Training Science with Biological Focus

The position

We are seeking an outstanding researcher with a clearly defined research profile and a proven track record in internationally recognized research. The successful candidate’s research should focus on the scientific foundations and further development of training, exercise performance, performance diagnostics, and competition, as well as their evidence-based application in various areas of sport. A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration with related disciplines in the field of sport and exercise sciences at the Centre, as well as with relevant institutes, faculties, and centres throughout the university, is expected. Experience in collaborating with external, non-university partners and a successful track record in competitive third-party funding acquisition are required. The successful candidate will become part of a dynamic and internationally oriented research environment. As Austria’s largest research institution in the field of sports and human movement science, the Centre offers excellent conditions for innovative and independent research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and active involvement in national and international scientific networks.

Your academic profile

• Doctoral degree/PhD
• Outstanding research achievements, excellent publication and funding record, international reputation
• Experience in designing and managing large research projects
• Excellent teaching and supervision skills at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral level
• Proven leadership qualities
• Gender and diversity competence
• Willingness to take on organisational and administrative responsibilities within the Faculty/Centre and/or the University

The University of Vienna expects 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

• 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 (§98 UG, level A1, to be negotiated individually) and an organisational retirement plan

• a “start-up package”, in particular for the initiation of research projects

• comprehensive and personalised support for newly appointed professors and their families throughout their move and transition to Vienna Get off to a great start in your new job: the Welcome Compass helps you settle into your new role at the University of Vienna and life in Vienna.

Application documents

Please submit a single PDF file (LastName_FirstName.pdf) containing the following information in English via e-mail to the Head of the Centre, Assoc.-Prof. Dr. Barbara Wessner ( barbara.wessner@univie.ac.at ):

• Letter of motivation
• Academic curriculum vitae

o    education and training o    positions held to date o    career breaks (e.g. parental, family or other care periods) o    awards and honours o    commissions of trust o    previous and current cooperation partners o    list of most important acquired third-party funding as principal investigator, and, if applicable, of inventions/patents o    list of most important scientific talks (max. 10) o    list of courses taught (presented in a clear, concise format) o    supervision activities (Master and PhD)

• List of publications and a link to your ORCID record
• Research statement

o    most important research achievements (max. 2 pages) and planned future research activities (max. 4 pages) o    synopsis of five key publications with relevance to the position advertised

• Teaching and supervision statement

o    teaching and supervision concept, with particular reference to teaching and learning methods, diverse student audiences, class sizes and types of courses (max. 2 pages)

Appendices to application document

a.    Five key publications as electronic full text version b.    Teaching evaluations (if available, compiled into a single PDF file) c.     Copies of certificates of academic degrees (mandatory, compiled into a single PDF file)

The University of Vienna has an anti-discriminatory employment policy and attaches great importance to equal opportunities, the  advancement of women and diversity . We place particular emphasis on enhancing women’s representation among the academic and general university staff, particularly in leadership roles, and therefore expressly encourage qualified women to apply. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female candidates.

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Application deadline: 12/15/2026

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