Job Description

Initially the successful candidate starts as an Assistant Professor with a qualification agreement for a fixed term tenure phase of six years. After successful completion of the qualification goals, the position will be converted into a permanent Associate Professor position.

The focus of the tenure track professorship will be in the field of molecular microbiology, with a particular focus on the investigation and development of antimicrobial strategies or the investigation of development, dissemination and containment of antibiotic resistance in microorganisms relevant to human health, including increased mechanistic understanding using experimental approaches. The successful candidate is expected to establish and lead an independent research group in this area, based primarily on third-party funding. Active participation in the field of excellence "BioHealth" as well as in the inter-university research networks Cluster of Excellence “MetAGE”, NAWI Graz and BioTechMed-Graz is expected. Furthermore, strong involvement in teaching at the IMB in the field of molecular microbiology is also required, by developing and implementing university courses (at bachelor's and master's levels) and the supervision of master's and doctoral thesis research.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD) in the field of Microbiology and/or Molecular Biology or a related field
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Several years of experience as post-doc or in a similar position
• Skills in attracting subject-specific project grants
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Professional experience abroad during academic career (preferred)
• Good knowledge of German and English
• International experience in presenting papers and delivering lectures
• A strong research track record in the desired field of research
• Expertise in mechanistic and functional approaches using in vitro cellular models, microbial cultures and/or in vivo animal models
• Proof of academic independence
• Outstanding teaching and supervision skills at bachelor’s and master’s levels
• Strong motivation to work collaboratively and synergise with the IMB’s fields of research

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

We offer a diverse, challenging, team-oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 82,656.00 gross per year after signing the Qualification Agreement.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
• Curriculum Vitae (including ORCID iD)
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • monographs
  • (co-)edited volumes
  • journal articles
  • other information
• Submission of the three most important publications
• Presentation of any teaching and lecturing activities
• Presentation of any previous research projects and collaborations
• Exposé of future plans and goals in the field of research

Please submit your application documents in English.

Hearings

Planned dates of the applicant´s presentation: 21.05.2026-22.05.2026

About us

At the University of Graz, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award-winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

The Institute of Molecular Biosciences (IMB) is an internationally renowned research and teaching centre that conducts fundamental research at a globally competitive level. Core research areas at the IMB include energy metabolism and aging, infection biology, protein synthesis, biophysics and structural biology, making it a leader in the university’s field of excellence “BioHealth”. The IMB is an important member of the inter-university networks NAWI Graz and BioTechMed-Graz and serves as the lead institutionin the Austrian Science Fund-financed cluster of excellence “MetAGE”. The institute also offers several bachelor’s and master’s programmes in the molecular biosciences.

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Martina Schweiger (tina.schweiger@uni-graz.at)

Institute Website

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.