The
Department of Urology
is looking for a
Tenure Track Professor of Translational Uro-oncology
Identification number: UK-URO-2025-003246
Application time:
05/22/2025
We are looking for an excellent researcher with great potential to develop an internationally recognized research agenda in the field of translational research in uro-oncology.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research and teaching in the fields of experimental cancer research in urology with a focus on personalized medicine in bladder cancer and immuno-oncology. The new position will complement the research activities of the already existing research areas, such as clinical trials, outcome and health services research, and focus on basic research and translational approaches.
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:
- Establishing a research group to advance basic and/or translational uro-oncology
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising diploma and PhD students, and mentoring and promoting young researchers
- Designing, acquiring, implementing, and managing funded research projects
- Cooperating on research that exploits the existing strengths of the department and other disciplines at the Medical University of Graz
- Writing and publishing high-quality scientific papers in reputable journals
- Establishing and maintaining networks through local, national, and international research collaborations
- Organizing and participating in conferences in the academic field
- Supporting scientific and public outreach in the research area (public lectures, media, etc.)
Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:
- PhD degree in a relevant scientific field (pharmacy, molecular oncology, biochemistry, biomedicine, or similar)
- Profound research expertise in the field of bladder cancer
- Proven track record of high-quality publications and peer-reviewed research grants or other third-party funding as a lead or principal investigator
- Previous experience in teaching and/or (co)supervising pre- and postgraduate students (depending on the applicant’s career stage)
- Postdoctoral research fellowship abroad or at a different institution than where the PhD was completed
- Experience in cutting-edge technologies, e.g. omics-technologies, cell culture and animal models
- Proficiency in spoken and written English documented by fulfilling the PhD-thesis in English
The ideal candidate has the following profile:
- Experience in setting up and leading a laboratory research group
- International collaborations
- Willingness to learn German
- Interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation
- Ability to work in teams and ability to inspire colleagues and students
- Responsible work habits, resilience, and ability to solve problems
- Good communicative and social skills
Entry date:
08/01/2025
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
A2
according to the collective agreement for university employees.
Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by 22nd of May 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: 07th of July 2025 at the Medical University of Graz
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.
Apply now
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.
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