The University of Krems is a distinguished institution that specializes in providing academic continuing education. As a public university, it employs its expertise in teaching and research to address pertinent societal issues and tailors its study programs accordingly. With a diverse post-graduate student community of 8,000 individuals from 99 countries, the University of Krems combines its extensive experience in university-based continuing education with innovative approaches to provide exceptional quality in research and teaching on a global scale. The picturesque Campus Krems, situated in the world heritage region of Wachau, is just 80 km from Vienna and offers a highly desirable location that adds to the university's appeal.

 

The following position is available at the University for Continuing Education Krems in the Faculty of Health and Medicine / Department for Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine:

 

Professorship for Clinical Neurosciences (m/f/d)
according to § 98 UG (Austrian Universities Act)


min. 20 hrs./week

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Since 2006, the Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Preventive Medicine has been responsible for conducting medical-university research and continuing education in all clinical areas of neurosciences and preventive medicine. Today, clinical neuroscience is a research focus for a number of postgraduate universities. This is necessary to keep pace with the growth of knowledge in research and clinical practice, but also to meet the medical and social needs of the growing incidence and prevalence rates of neurological diseases. Preventive medicine is an area that is neglected in basic medical training, but is an indispensable part of clinical work. Prevention is therefore also a postgraduate focus. Preventive measures are intended to prevent the development of diseases, promote the early detection of diseases and minimize the consequences of existing diseases. The Department therefore aims to carry out research and further training in these areas and to implement them in an Austrian and European context.

 

General job description and profile:

The tasks of the university professor include the dedicated representation of the field of clinical neuroscience in research, development and teaching. Further focal points are the preparation of research proposals and clinical studies, the national and international networking of existing neuroscientific research projects, the establishment of international postgraduate study programs in the field of clinical neuroscience and the co-supervision of the Master's study programs of the Department of Clinical Neuroscience and Preventive Medicine.

 

Your profile:

To be considered for the position, the following selection criteria must be met:

  • Completed university studies in the field of human medicine
  • Completed specialist training in neurology
  • Habilitation or equivalent qualification (according to the guidelines of the UWK) in the field of neurology
  • At least 5 years of clinical professional experience in the relevant field after completing special-ist training 
  • Proven, relevant research and publication activity in the field of clinical neuroscience
  • Proof of successful acquisition of third-party funding (peer-reviewed) for research projects 
  • Networking in the relevant scientific community (cooperation projects and publications, participation in scientific societies, etc.) 
  • Experience and high didactic aptitude in university teaching, proven by teaching evaluations, as well as moderation at congresses and invited lectures
  • Very good written and spoken German and English language skills corresponding to B2 level
  • Willing to contribute to the overall goals of the university and their implementation, e.g. through participation in university committees
  • Leadership experience and management skills in social, organizational and economic terms 
  • Equality and diversity competence is required or, if not available, the willingness to complete appropriate further 
  • Experience in the conception, development and management of university teaching 
  • Knowledge of the Austrian and international university and non-university education and research fields


Desirable Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience in university administration, self-administration and committee work
  • Sound communication and teamwork skills as well as conflict resolution skills
  • Experience as a mentor 
  • Experience in supervising students for final theses such as Master's theses and dissertations


The University for Continuing Education Krems sees a high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and commits to diversity as a guiding principle in accordance with their Code of Conduct and leadership principles.

At the same time, it aims to increase the proportion of female employees and explicitly invites qualified women to apply. Women will be given priority in case of equal qualifications.

Individuals with disabilities who fulfil the necessary qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

The professor will be appointed based on a permanent employment according to the appointment procedure laid down in section § 98 UG (Austrian University Act).


The remuneration for this Professorship will be EUR 6,362.50 € gross per month, on a full-time basis (according to the collective agreement of the universities §49 VwGr. A1). A willingness to negotiate higher salary exists for candidates with corresponding qualifications and professional experience.

Please include the application abstract with your application,  along with the necessary documents to demonstrate compliance with the selection criteria (in German or English Language).

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Cover letter
  • Ideas for shaping the professorship
  • List of projects
  • List of publications
  • Evaluations of teaching activities
  • Application Abstract

 

We look forward to receiving your convincing application by 09.09.2024 at the latest to the Rector's Office of the University of Continuing Education Krems, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, by post or by e-mail to bewerbung@donau-uni.ac.at. If you have any questions, please contact Stefanie Vollgruber (e-mail: stefanie.vollgruber@donau-uni.ac.at,+43 2732 893 5535).

 

Supplementary data protection notices:

Based on our legal obligation according to Section 98 of the Austrian Universities Act [Universitätsgesetz/UG] 2002, your personal data disclosed in the context of the application will also be disclosed to external reviewers, who are bound to secrecy, for the purpose of assessing your suitability and will be stored by them for a maximum of 12 months after transmission of the review to the University for Continuing Education Krems.