Tenure track professorships

Tenure track professorships: A big boost for science

Are you one of the best (junior) researchers in the world and want to raise the level of basic and clinical research with your pioneering achievements? The best (junior) researchers from around the world who hold their own in the selection procedure have a unique opportunity as tenure track professors at Med Uni Graz: they can establish a working group in their field of research in the state-of-the-art, point-of-care environment of Medical Science City Graz and share their special expertise with the international research community over the course of a long-term scientific career. The position is initially limited to six years, during which the goals of the qualification agreement must be met. If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, an evaluation of the qualification agreement may be possible sooner. When the defined goals have been achieved, an unlimited term contract as an associate professor is concluded, which entails belonging to the professorial curia as well as taking on responsibility for one's own field of research. On to new research adventures!

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The Division of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery is looking for a

Tenure Track Professor of Oncologic Surgery of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Identification number: KA-ALLGC-2024-002990

Application time: 11/21/2024


We are looking for an excellent specialist and researcher with great potential to expand our internationally renowned scientific and research agenda in the field of oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract. The successful candidate should be a proven expert with sufficient experience in basic, preclinical and clinical research in the field of oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and represent it in research, teaching and patient care. S/he should have a proven track record of engaging in interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation between different specialist areas and institutions. The initial appointment is limited to six years with a qualification agreement (tenure track model pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). The career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor. If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.


Core duties and responsibilities:

  • Innovatively advancing research in the field of oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Designing, acquiring, implementing and managing funded (peer reviewed) research projects
  • Establishing a nationally and internationally renowned multidisciplinary research group with a focus on oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract and promoting junior researchers and clinicians
  • Cooperating on research that exploits the existing strengths of the division or department and other disciplines at the Medical University of Graz
  • Providing outpatient and inpatient care according to modern biopsychosocial and personalized medicine and being on call at night and on weekends
  • Writing and publishing high-quality scientific papers
  • Consolidating and expanding national and international cooperation
  • Teaching undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate courses in medicine, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting junior researchers
  • Participating in effective public relations work in the research area (public lectures, media, etc.)


Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:

  • Degree in medicine and a relevant doctoral degree
  • Authorization to teach (Habilitation) or equivalent qualification from another country
  • Authorization to practice as a specialist in surgery and visceral surgery or the equivalent qualification from another country
  • Several years of experience in the field of oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Outstanding scientific qualifications in the area of oncologic surgery of the gastrointestinal tract
  • Experience in setting up and directing a scientific working group
  • Experience in university teaching and/or (co)supervising doctoral students and/or training postdoctoral scholars
  • Proven track record of national and international networking
  • Research stay abroad of several months at a different research institution than the one where s/he received specialist training
  • C1 level of proficiency in both spoken and written German and English (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)


The ideal candidate has the following profile:

  • Experience in the area of intraoperative imaging of tumors and image-guided surgery
  • Experience in the area of intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT)
  • Experience in the area of hyperthermal intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC)
  • Experience in creating and implementing new teaching and learning concepts in the specialty area
  • Great willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation
  • Highly motivated to achieve academic excellence in research and teaching as well as capable of inspiring colleagues and students
  • Responsible work habits, resilience and problem-solving skills


Entry date: 02/01/2025

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 21 November 2024.

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.


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

Scheduled date for job interview: 27 January 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.


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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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