The Division of Cardiac Surgery is looking for a

Tenure Track Professor of Cardiovascular Engineering

Identification number: KA-HERZC-2025-003391

Application time: 08/07/2025

We are looking for an excellent researcher with great potential to develop an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of cardiovascular engineering. The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and teaching in the field of heart surgery and structural interventions with a focus on heart valve replacement and repair. The unique Division of Cardiac Surgery offers the full spectrum of surgical and interventional treatment options for heart disease. It is embedded in the University Heart Center Graz with very strong and significant cooperation between heart surgery and cardiology. The new head of the Division of Cardiac Surgery should be an expert in surgical and interventional therapies for heart valve disease and a renowned international scientist with an outstanding publication track record. The division is also the home of the Christian Doppler Laboratory for Microinvasive Heart Surgery, whose budget is EUR 5 million. The successful applicant will be expected to work in close cooperation with this laboratory and will have access to research funding. The Department of Cardiology has four tenure track professorships in different basic research areas related to heart medicine that harmonize perfectly with this planned professorship. Excellent research infrastructure and state-of-the-art equipment, including mock circulation loops, cadavers and animal facilities with hybrid rooms and 3D visualization, provide an optimal foundation for the implementation of high-level scientific projects. Furthermore, the department benefits from a well-established network of national and international partners from academia and industry, which supports the development of innovative research initiatives and promotes interdisciplinary exchange. The initial appointment is limited to six years. After the conclusion of a qualification agreement, the career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor (tenure track professor pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.

Core duties and responsibilities:

• Conducting cutting-edge research in the field of cardiovascular engineering with a focus on heart valve therapy
• Continuous high-quality scientific publication activity
• Leading an internationally recognized research group and acquiring third-party funding
• Networking through national and international research collaborations
• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting young researchers
• Supporting scientific and public outreach in the research area

Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in engineering or a related field
• Profound research expertise in the field of cardiovascular engineering
• Experience in developing heart valves or cardiac devices
• Experience in developing test cycles to evaluate the hemodynamics of cardiac and vascular implants
• Proven track record of high-quality publications and peer-reviewed research grants or other third-party funding as a lead or principal investigator
• Experience in leading a research group
• Previous experience in teaching and/or (co)supervising pre- and postgraduate students
• Work experience abroad or at a different institution than where the PhD was completed (at least 2 months)
• High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English (equivalent to proficiency level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) and strong willingness to learn German

The ideal candidate has the following profile:

• Experience with ex vivo isolated heart assays
• In-depth knowledge of and experience in cardiovascular measurement technology
• Experience with and qualifications for conducting acute and chronic animal experimentation to evaluate new implants
• Industrial experience preferred
• Willingness to cooperate, open-mindedness and ability to work in a team
• Responsible work habits, problem-solving skills and outstanding motivation
• Communication and social skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Gender and diversity competence

Entry date: 01.11.2025

limited to 6 years

initially limited to 6 years, becoming a tenured position when the qualification agreement is met

Level of employment: 100%

Classification in employment group according to the collective agreement for university employees.

Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by 7th of August 2025.

Please note that we can only consider complete applications that have been received by the application deadline. A list of the documents to be submitted can be found here . In addition to the aforementioned list, please ensure that your PhD thesis is uploaded.

Statutory information: The minimum remuneration is based on the collective agreement for university employees (KV § 49.2).

Scheduled date for job interview: 1st of October 2025

The Medical University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of women in management positions at universities in Austria and encourages qualified women to apply. Among applicants with equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage them to apply.

Due to technical conditions, there may be restrictions on online applications. If you cannot access the application form using "Apply Now", please send your application documents to bewerbung@medunigraz.at .