With around 6.500 employees and 8.600 students, the Medical University of Vienna is one of the largest top-level biomedical research and teaching institutions in Europe. The Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine (IERM), a collaborative research platform project with the University of Vienna , is looking for a full-time (40 hours per week) Postdoc-Position (m/f/x) (expected to start on March 1, 2026). This is a contract for a duration of 5 years (with the option of indefinite extension).

The Institute for Ethics and Law in Medicine is a joint institution of the Medical University of Vienna and the University of Vienna and conducts research and teaching at the interface of medical ethics and medical law. Events aimed at a wide specialist audience are held on a regular basis.

The position involves research and teaching in the field of medical ethics as well as the management of the research platform.

Your Tasks

• Development and implementation of research projects within the research profile of the Institute. Particularly in the field/s of: medical ethics and empirical ethics and/or medical law
• Raising third-party funding and contributing to the institute's teaching activities
• Management of the institute's administrative agenda (budget planning, personnel issues, reporting, etc.) in consultation with the institute's management.

Your Profile

• Completed PhD degree, preferably in philosophy, social sciences (e.g., medical sociology), Protestant/Catholic theology, medicine, law, psychology, political science, or nursing science
• Qualifications and experience in empirical research in the field of medical ethics with quantitative and/or qualitative empirical research projects and teaching experience
• Relevant record of publications in the field of medical ethics
• Willingness to establish international collaborations
• Skills to manage a scientific unit of 5-10 people in the scientific and administrative areas
• Fluent in German and English

We Offer

• Job ticket as a contribution to climate protection
• Secure employer with a pleasant working atmosphere
• Company pension scheme for all employees
• Low-cost parking and parking spaces for bicycles available
• Flexible working hours
• Good work-life balance
• Good transport links in a central location
• Canteen with discounted meals
• Numerous employee discounts and promotions
• Year-round childcare such as company nursery or holiday activities
• Comprehensive training and development program
• Counselling services as required
• Health measures for prevention and health promotion
• Employee events (events for networking and celebrating as well as specialist presentations)
• Accessibility and commitment to diversity and inclusion

The minimum monthly salary for this position (Uni-KV, VerwGr. B1) 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.

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 https://br-ap.meduniwien.ac.at/en/ueber-uns/behindertenvertrauenspersonen/ .

Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of your resume, cover letter, and, if applicable, references and certificates as proof of the desired qualifications.

Please include the reference number: 832/25 in the subject line and send your documents by January 7, 2 026 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at .

We look forward to receiving your application!