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Mobility, Orientation & Institutional Navigation
Navigate the University, expand your networks, and access opportunities beyond your immediate environment
University of Vienna Welcome Compass
For prospective applicants, new employees, and international Researchers. The Welcome Compass provides practical orientation for arriving at and settling into life and work at the University of Vienna and in Austria.
Get to Know Your University
An onboarding format for newly arrived postdoctoral researchers
This small-group format is designed for postdoctoral researchers who are new to the University of Vienna. It offers an opportunity to become more familiar with the institutional environment, connect with peers at a similar career stage, and gain insight into selected university spaces and initiatives.
What to expect:
09:00 – Meet & Greet
09:15 – Guided visit to a selected university venue, including insights into current research activities and the use of the space within the University’s research environment.
10:00 – Informal networking with fellow newcomer postdocs, including an open exchange with a guest expert.
Participation is limited to 15–20 participants to allow for meaningful exchange and discussion.
Registration is required.
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Faculty Postdoc Days
Faculty-based formats for exchange, visibility, and career development
Postdoc Career Development contributes to Faculty Postdoc Days through selected skills and career development formats, including workshops, panel discussions, and talks. These events create opportunities for exchange, visibility, and peer connection within your faculty.
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Career Advancement of women academics
Institutional measures to strengthen equal opportunities in academic careers.
The University of Vienna actively promotes the careers of women academics and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in academia. To this end, it offers programs, fixed-term positions, and training opportunities aimed at predocs, postdocs, and prospective professors.
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Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Program
Short-term mobility fellowships within the Circle U. European University Alliance
Circle U. offers short-term fellowships that enable postdoctoral researchers to explore future collaborations, prepare funding proposals, and strengthen the next steps in their academic careers.
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Networking Events
Opportunities for peer exchange and professional connection throughout the year
Postdoc Career Development offers networking opportunities throughout the year. Current events are announced on the landing page and via the u:rise community page.
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Mobility and Care Fund
Funding to cover additional childcare costs during mobility stays
Female academic staff (predoc and postdoc) at the University of Vienna can apply for funding to cover additional childcare costs incurred during a mobility stay.