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Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien
The Vetmeduni Vienna is active in teaching, in research and in the provision of services relating to
the safeguarding of animal health in Austria. The work represents a contribution to maintaining the
health of the human population and its animal companions as well as producing healthy food. To
undertake its work
our Department for Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health is seeking to
appoint an
Assistant Professor of Antibiotic Resistance
The incumbent will be a veterinarian who will support the University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna
in research, teaching and services connected with the monitoring of antibiotics and the development
of resistance in the field of veterinary public health.
In accordance with the Universities Act and the Austrian Employees Act, the position of a scientific
staff member working in research and teaching will be filled by an Assistant Professor with a
qualification agreement (following § 27 of the Collective Agreement for University Staff). The
position will be assigned to the Department of Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health and
initially limited to five years. After the agreed qualifications have been attained, the position will be
made permanent (Associate Professor).
Level:
Extent of employment:
Duration of employment:
Deadline for applications:
A2 in accordance with § 49 (2) KV
40 hours per week
4 to maximally maximal 5 years (permanent after attainment of the
qualifications agreed)
13.06.2013
Duties
The successful candidate should strengthen the research on which the Department and the
University are focusing. The research profile should include the use of antibiotics in animal medicine,
the development of resistance and the recording of mass flows (“bottom up” and “top down”
analysis) and should demonstrate a mastery of epidemiological and biometric methods.
The incumbent is expected to collaborate with the clinics and with other groups working in the area
at the Vetmeduni Vienna, applying interdisciplinary approaches related to human medicine.
The teaching responsibilities relate primarily to courses in the study of veterinary medicine. The
incumbent will be expected to undertake his/her own independent scientific research and to assume
responsibility for giving courses, to participate in administrative responsibilities and to obtain thirdparty funding (acquire projects) as well as to participate in and manage research projects and
services.
The contract will specify a time period of between 4 and 5 years, within which given qualifications,
such as a “Habilitation” (professorial qualifications) in a relevant subject, must be attained.
Required training, qualifications and experience
Applicants must have completed the doctoral study of veterinary medicine and have veterinary
qualifications with a focus on veterinary public health (specialist veterinary surgeon) and must plan
to obtain a “Habilitation” (professorial qualifications). The Vetmeduni Vienna is hoping to attract an
active researcher in veterinary public health or a related field and who has a national and
international reputation. Candidates must be able to demonstrate that they are successful scientists
with a proven ability to attract third-party funding (from the FWF, industry of private sources) and
that they have teaching experience.
Further desirable qualifications and skills
Ability to work in a team and to collaborate, ability to work under pressure, flexibility, an enjoyment
of scientific research and teaching, willingness to work on common topics in the Department or in
veterinary medicine, high level of commitment.
For further information please contact
Prof. Michael Hess
Tel +43 25077-5150
[email protected]
www.vetmeduni.ac.at
Minimum salary
The Collective Agreement for University Staff gives the minimum salary for persons appointed at the
level given above as € 4,004.70 net (14× per year). A higher salary may be agreed during the contract
negotiations.
If the agreement on qualifications to be obtained is not concluded by the start of service, the
incumbent will initially be appointed at the salary scale B1 in accordance with § 49 (3) b of the
Collective Agreement. The monthly salary for this group amounts to € 3,381.70 net (14× per year).
Application
Please submit applications quoting reference number 2013/0511, preferably by e-mail to
[email protected] or by post to the Division of Personnel, University of Veterinary
Medicine, Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna. Please do not forget the reference number, or we
may not be able to assign your application to the correct position.
The Vetmeduni Vienna
In accordance with § 41 of the 2002 Universities Act, the University is attempting to increase the
proportion of female employees, particularly in managerial positions, and to employ a balanced
number of women and men, especially in scientific positions. For this reason, applications from
qualified female scientists are particularly encouraged. If women are underrepresented (below 40%)
and the qualifications of a female candidate and a male candidate are assessed as equivalent, the
female applicant will be preferentially recruited unless there are particular reasons for appointing
the best qualified male applicant instead.
There is no charge for submitting applications. Applicants have no right to reimbursement of any
travel or accommodation costs that may result from the appointment procedure.
The Vetmeduni Vienna is proud to have been awarded the certificate “berufundfamilie” (career and
family) and so would be pleased to receive applications from candidates with families. Applications
from people with special needs are also welcome.