PhD in environmental genomics and population genetics

Universität Wien

Job description:

At the University of Vienna, over 10,000 people work together on the big questions of the future. Approximately 7,500 of them are academic staff members. These are individuals who, with their curiosity and their continuous pursuit of excellence, engage in international cutting-edge research and teaching. With us, you will also find space to unfold your potential. We are looking for:

PhD in environmental genomics and population genetics

50 Faculty of Life Sciences
Startdate: 15.10.2025 | Working hours: 30 | Collective bargaining agreement: §48 VwGr. B1 Grundstufe (praedoc)
Limited until: 15.10.2028
Reference no.: 4671

Explore and teach at the Faculty of Life Sciences, in a great multinational team in the Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. Does this sound like you? Then join our accomplished team!

Your personal sphere of influence:

As a PhD candidate, you will assist in the analysis of ancient environmental DNA in the newly formed Ancient Environmental Genomics group. The PhD candidate will be integrated into the Vienna Doctoral School of Ecology and Evolution or Cognition, Behaviour and Neuroscience.

The focus of our research is environmental DNA from ancient natural and human influenced environments.

We particularly value team members who are able to critically evaluate their data and the validity of their results.

Your future tasks:

You will actively participate in research, teaching & administration, which means:

• You are involved in research projects and scientific studies in the area of ancient DNA and environmental genomics.
• You analyze real and simulated ancient DNA datasets, from both humans and domestic animals.
• We expect you to finalize your dissertation agreement within 12-18 months.
• You work on your dissertation and its completion.
• You hold courses independently within the scope of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement.
• You take on administrative tasks in research, teaching and administration.

This is part of your profile:

• Completed Master's degree in the field of Biology or Bioinformatics
• Experience in academic writing and with population genetics research methods
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• IT user skills: e.g. linux, R, admixtools
• Desireable knowledge: experience in the history of human populations and their interaction with domestic animals
• You should be a team player with high social skills

What we offer:

Work-life balance: Our employees enjoy flexible working hours and can partially work remotely. 

Inspiring working atmosphere: You are a part of an international academic team in a healthy and fair working environment.

Good public transport connections: Your workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training & Coaching: Opportunity to deepen your skills on an ongoing basis. There are over 600 courses to choose from – free of charge.

Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 3,714,80 (this is the full-time salary; PhD positions are 75% working time).

Equal opportunities for all: We welcome every additional/new personality to the team!

Duration: The employment duration is 3 years. Initially limited to 1.5 years, the employment relationship is automatically extended to 3 years if the employer does not terminate it within the first 12 months by submitting a non-extension declaration.

It is that easy to apply:

• With your scientific curriculum vitae and letter of intent
• With your summary of research interests
• Master Degree Diploma
• No application by email

If you have any questions, please contact:

Benjamin Vernot  

benjamin.vernot@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.

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​Application deadline: 09/28/2025 

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