The
Division of General Paediatrics
is looking for a
Tenure Track Professor of Innovative Prevention and Therapy Strategies for Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Identification number: KA-AGPAE-2024-002981
Application time:
11/14/2024
We are looking for an excellent specialist and researcher to expand our internationally renowned scientific and research agenda in the field of pediatric diabetology and endocrinology. The successful candidate should be a proven expert in the field of pediatric diabetology and endocrinology and represent it in research, teaching and patient care.
The Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine takes a holistic healthcare approach according to the biopsychosocial model when treating its patients. The successful candidate should be willing to engage in interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation between different specialist areas as well as with occupational groups that provide care and technical medical services.
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:
- Innovatively advancing research in the field of pediatric diabetology and endocrinology in one of the following areas: prevention strategies and innovative therapies for type 1 diabetes, establishment of a population screening program for type 1 diabetes and investigation of the disposition for type 1 diabetes and associated autoimmune diseases and their pathomechanisms
- Designing, acquiring, implementing and managing funded research projects
- Establishing and leading a nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary team 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 inpatient and outpatient care according to modern biopsychosocial and personalized medicine and being willing to work night and weekend shifts and be on call for diabetes consultations
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in medicine, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting junior researchers
- Establishing and maintaining networks through local, national and international research collaborations
- Writing and publishing high-quality scientific papers
- Organizing and participating in conferences in the academic field
- 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 practice as a specialist in pediatrics and adolescent medicine in Austria or the equivalent qualification from another country
- Specialization/additional specialization in pediatric endocrinology and diabetology
- Several years of experience in caring for patients in the field of pediatric diabetology and endocrinology as an additive specialist
- Proven track record of high-impact publications and third-party funding acquisition in the field of pediatric diabetology and endocrinology
- Experience in setting up and directing a scientific and/or clinical working group
- Experience in university teaching and/or (co)supervising diploma/doctoral students and/or training postdoctoral scholars
- Proven track record of international networking and lecturing
- Research stay abroad of several months at a different research institution than the one where he/she 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:
- Great willingness to engage in interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation
- Ability to work in teams and ability to motivate colleagues and students
- Responsible work habits, resilience and ability to solve problems
- Empathy and good communication and social skills
- Management and leadership 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 14 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: 10 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.
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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