Professur "Geflügelmedizin" / Professorship for "Poultry Medicine"

Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien

The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) is an internationally renowned centre for veterinary medicine education, research and knowledge transfer. The modern campus accommodates teaching and research facilities as well as animal clinics. Vetmeduni is Austria’s only veterinary teach and research hospital. It is home to around 2.300 students and 1.400 employees. Vetmeduni is characterized by its pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and service facilities, as well as its commitment to social responsibility. The Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science seeks to appoint

a Professorship
for “Poultry Medicine”

in accordance with § 98 of the 2002 Universities Act.
Field of activity
The professorship is affiliated to the Clinical Centre for Population Medicine in Fish, Pig and Poultry and is intended to focus on research and teaching related to poultry. The aim is to strengthen Vetmeduni's role as a motor for innovation and transformation according to the university's development plan. In line with the One Health concept, the research results are intended to make a significant contribution to both animal and human health.
The central task of the professor to be appointed is to further develop the field of poultry medicine in research and teaching. Of particular importance is the independent establishment and further development of an internationally visible, interdisciplinary research programme with a focus on innovative diagnostic, preventive and therapeutic approaches, especially in the area of omics technologies. A key requirement is ensuring the reproducibility of research results in accordance with the 3R principles (replacement, refinement, reduction), supported by state-of-the-art research and teaching infrastructures. Adequate third-party funding for the own research is a prerequisite as well as the promotion of early-career researchers. The job holder is expected to collaborate with the facilities of the Vetmeduni as well as with related national and international institutions.
In teaching, the successful candidate fulfils tasks within the curricula of Vetmeduni, supervises theses and is involved in postgraduate scientific training. Furthermore, the duties of the position holder include third mission activities as well as contributions to the university self-administration and participation in university as well as national and international committees. Required education, qualifications and experience

• Completed studies in veterinary medicine
• Completed subject-related Doctorate / PhD or comparable scientific qualification
• Proof of interdisciplinary research activities and ability to network (e.g. demonstrated through project cooperation with foreign and domestic universities or research institutions)
• Outstanding, relevant publication track record in line with the career level
• Proof of successful acquisition of third-party funded research projects as Principal Investigator (PI)
• Demonstrable experience in the application, validation, and further development of state-of-the-art methods in the relevant subject area
• Didactic qualification or experience in teaching, supervision, and training of undergraduate and graduate students
• Good command of English (level B2)

Required general skills and abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong leadership and social skills
• Gender and diversity management skills
• A commercial and strategic mindset
• Decision-making ability and assertiveness
• Strong commitment to the continuing success and development of Vetmeduni

Additional desired qualifications and skills

• Diplomate of the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science
• Good command of German (level B2)

What we offer

• Top university: Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic education and research institutions in veterinary medicine in Europe
• Stable employer
• Attractive campus
• Personal and professional training and development opportunities
• Health Care
• Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
• Children’s day care and holiday care options
• Numerous attractive fringe benefits
• Employee events

Minimum salary
The minimum salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff is EUR 6.604,30 gross per month (14 times per year). A higher salary may be agreed to during the appointment negotiations.

Applications
Application documents must include:

1. Letter of application with a brief description of:
   • Current research interests and research plans for the immediate future
   • Previous and planned areas of focus in academic teaching and supervision of young researchers
2. Curriculum vitae including:
   • Information about “esteem factors” (e.g. experience as a publisher, functions in research societies or programme committees)
   • List of lectures given including information about invited lectures at international conferences
   • Information about projects funded by third parties, acquired either independently or in collaboration, stating topic, duration, origin, volume, own role in acquisition, as well as any inventions/patents
   • List of academic teaching and supervised theses, especially doctoral theses
   • Information about experience in organization, management and leadership
3. List of publications including specification of five key publications which the applicant considers particularly relevant to the advertised position
4. Further documents to prove the required education, qualifications and experience of the applicant

To apply for this position, please send your documents in English, noting the reference number 2025/0184, by e-mail to the Office of the Senate of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna at berufungen@vetmeduni.ac.at. There is no fee for submitting applications.

Presentations and interviews with the candidates are scheduled for March 2026 (likely in calendar week 11).

The Vetmeduni aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific and general university staff, especially in management positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the case of underrepresentation of women, female applicants who are equally suitable as the best-suited male competitor will be given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.

There is no fee required for submitting an application. Applicants have no entitlement to reimbursement of any travel or accommodation expenses they may incur as a result of the application procedure.

As a proud holder of the “hochschuleundfamilie” (“University and Family”) certificate, Vetmeduni welcomes applications from candidates with family responsibilities. We also encourage people with disabilities or chronic conditions to apply.

Translations into other languages are solely for information purposes. The version advertised in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is the only one that is legally binding.

For further information, please visit
www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/infoservice/professorships

Contact for further information
Felizitas Delueg, MSc.
Büro für Kollegialorgane
+43 1 25077 - 1108
berufungen@vetmeduni.ac.at