The
Division of Cardiology
is looking for a
Tenure Track Professor of Translational Interventional and Structural Cardiology
Identification number: KA-KARDI-2025-003245
Application time:
05/15/2025
We are looking for an excellent specialist and researcher to expand our internationally renowned scientific and research agenda in the field of cardiology.
The successful candidate should be a proven expert in the field of translational interventional and structural cardiology and represent it in research, teaching and patient care.
The Department of Internal Medicine takes a holistic healthcare approach according to the biopsychosocial model when treating its patients. The successful candidate should be willing to engage in interdisciplinary and interprofessional cooperation between different specialist areas as well as with occupational groups that provide care and technical medical services.
The initial appointment is limited to six years with a qualification agreement (tenure track model pursuant to § 99 para. 5 and 6 of the Universities Act). The career advancement goal is to transfer to a tenured position as an associate professor. If the candidate demonstrates outstanding and remarkable achievements, the qualification agreement may be fulfilled more quickly.
Core duties and responsibilities:
- Expanding and developing the internationally competitive and innovative research program in translational interventional and structural cardiology at University Heart Center Graz (UHZG)
- Conducting cutting-edge innovative translational research, including academic and nonacademic research projects
- Acquiring competitive and industrial third-party funding including applying for and directing structured funding opportunities (e.g., LBI, EU projects)
- Establishing and leading a nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary team and promoting junior researchers and clinicians
- Cooperating on research that exploits the existing strengths and disciplines of the university and the UHZG as well as establishing and maintaining national and international networks
- Strengthening the image of our institution through high-impact scientific publications and active participation in and organization of high-quality conferences
- Providing inpatient and outpatient care according to modern biopsychosocial and personalized medicine and being on call
- Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in medicine, supervising diploma and PhD students and mentoring and promoting junior researchers
- Participating in effective public relations work in the research area (public lectures, media, etc.)
Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Degree in medicine and a relevant doctoral degree
- Authorization to practice as a cardiologist or the equivalent qualification from another country
- Several years of experience in caring for cardiology patients with a focus on coronary and valvular and/or nonvalvular structural interventions
- Documented research expertise in the field of interventional and/or structural cardiology (relevant publications and third-party funding)
- Experience in setting up and directing clinical and scientific working groups
- Experience in university teaching and/or (co)supervising diploma/doctoral students and/or training postdoctoral scholars
- Research stay abroad of several months at a different research institution than the one where specialist training was received
- C1 level of proficiency in both spoken and written German and English
The ideal candidate has the following profile:
- Sound knowledge of clinical trial design and advanced statistics
- Documented experience with first-in-human studies and/or animal models
- Key positions in national and/or international professional societies
- Strong motivation and ability to think out-of-the-box, willingness to cooperate, openness and the desire to work in a team
- Empathy and good communication and social skills
- Management and leadership skills
Entry date:
08/01/2025
initially limited to 6 years, becoming a tenured position when the qualification agreement is met
Level of employment: 100%
Classification in employment group
A2
according to the collective agreement for university employees.
Application: The Medical University of Graz invites all applicants to submit their application online by 15th of May 2025.
Please note that we can only consider complete applications that have been received by the application deadline. A list of the documents to be submitted can be found here.
Statutory information: The minimum remuneration is based on the collective agreement for university employees (KV § 49.2).
Scheduled date for job interview: 25th of June 2025 at the Medical University of Graz
The Medical University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of women in management positions at universities in Austria and encourages qualified women to apply. Among applicants with equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority. We also welcome applications from qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage them to apply.
Apply now
Due to technical conditions, there may be restrictions on online applications. If you cannot access the application form using "Apply Now", please send your application documents to bewerbung@medunigraz.at.
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