Postdoc Career Development

Advancing postdoctoral careers, visibility, and community at the University of Vienna

This platform brings together the opportunities, resources, and networks available to postdoctoral researchers at the University of Vienna. It offers targeted career development formats, strategic learning opportunities, and access to a growing postdoctoral community. Our aim is not only to support individual development, but also to strengthen visibility and connection across the postdoc landscape.

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Current Opportunities and Announcements

L’ORÉAL Austria Awards

08.02.2027 Funding

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Funding for young female scientists in medicine, natural and life sciences, or mathematics to support them at the beginning of their scientific…

The Branco Weiss Fellowship – Society in Science

15.01.2027 Funding

With the fellowship exceptional young scientists (up to 5 years after PhD) who share a passion for taking research beyond the mainstream are funded.…

Gerda Henkel Stiftung

20.11.2026 Funding

The Stiftung funds research scholarships for post-doctoral researchers in the fields of Archaeology and History for 1 to max. 24 months. Application…

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17.11.2026 Skills Development

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17. November 2026, 9-12:30 Online

ÖAW PostDoc Track

16.11.2026 Funding

The fellowships are awarded to holders of a doctorate or PhD in the humanities and social and cultural sciences who are pursuing an academic career to…

Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Program

15.11.2026 Mobility

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The Circle U. Postdoc Mobility Programme offers mobility funds to one of the Circle U. Alliance member universities from 5 to 10 workdays. Apply by…

Training Opportunities at AI Factory Austria

02.11.2026 Skills Development

Dive into self-paced courses covering everything from Chatbots and Prompting to Deep Learning, Explainable AI as well as legal aspects.

UniVie Sustainable Innovation Award 2026

30.10.2026 Funding

Are you developing an innovative technology with commercial potential and sustainability relevance? Apply now for the UniVie Sustainable Innovation…

Science Communication Programme

06.10.2026 Skills Development

Learn the basics of science communication, how to master social media for science communication or how to use storytelling to communicate your…

Postdoctoral Positions

Please note that we do not process applications for postdoctoral positions.

Open postdoctoral positions are typically advertised on departmental websites and in the University of Vienna’s jobcenter. Please note that not all vacancies are published there. We therefore recommend using your academic network proactively and consulting the University’s research information system, u:cris to identify relevant researchers, groups, and departments.

About us

Established on January 1, 2024, Postdoc Career Development is building the structures, formats, and networks that strengthen career development, visibility, and advocacy for postdoctoral researchers at the University of Vienna.