The University for Continuing Education Krems specializes in part-time academic continuing education. As a public university for continuing education, it works with its expertise in teaching and research to overcome societal challenges and tailors its study programs to address them. With over 8,000 students coming from 99 countries, the University for Continuing Education Krems combines its many years of experience in university-based continuing education with innovation to provide outstanding quality in research and teaching at an international level. Situated 60 km from Vienna in the alluring UNESCO world heritage region Wachau, Campus Krems is a highly attractive location.
The following position is available to strengthen our team of the Evidence-based Medicine and Evaluation Department at the Faculty of Health and Medicine:
Early-Stage Researcher – PhD Student (m/f/d)
30 hrs./week
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Offer description
The Early-Stage Researcher - PhD Student(m/f/d) will be tasked with conducting methods research to advance the methodological approaches used in evidence synthesis with a special focus on rapid reviews.
Your tasks
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Independently conduct scientific research aimed at advancing the methodologies used to rapidly conduct valid evidence syntheses
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Actively collaborate in evidence syntheses and methods research contributing as a co-investigator
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Teach courses in clinical epidemiology and evidence-based medicine to undergraduate students, supervise bachelor theses
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Publish research findings in international, peer-reviewed scientific journals
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Engage actively in both national and international conferences, presenting research findings and networking with peers in the scientific community
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Participate in global research collaborations, such as those with Cochrane or JBI
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Complete and submit a cumulative PhD dissertation in Applied Evidence Synthesis in Health Research within a three-year timeframe.
Your profile
We require evidence of the following qualifications for the application:
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Completion of a diploma or master's degree in a field related to health sciences (criterion must be met by 31 August 2025 at latest).
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Basic knowledge in the concepts of evidence-based medicine/practice, public health, epidemiology, and statistics, demonstrated e.g. by successful completion of relevant courses
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Proficiency in scientific writing, demonstrated by scientific publications or master thesis
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Excellent command of spoken and written English, at least at a B2 level
In addition, the following criteria are desirable:
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Experience in qualitative research methods
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Experience in qualitative and/ or quantitative evidence synthesis
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Academic achievements, such as publications, presentations, or awards
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Flexibility, resilience, and ability to collaborate effectively within a team
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Command of the German language (min. B2)
Your perspective
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Part-time position (30 hours/week) initially limited to 30 September 2028
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minimum salary of EUR 3,714.80 gross per month (14x) on a full-time basis
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classification as a scientific project staff member according to § 49 VwGr., B1 Kollektivvertrag für Universitäten (collective agreement for universities)
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Innovative and modern working environment at the Campus Krems
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Possibility of home office and mobile working (max. 42% of working hours)
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Very good opportunities for further education within the framework of our own study programs, extensive offer of workplace health promotion as well as the University Sports Institute (USI)
Persons with disabilities who meet the required profile criteria are expressly invited to apply for this position.
The University of Continuing Education Krems sees high innovation potential in the diversity of its employees and is committed to diversity as a guiding principle.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 30.04.2025 via our online tool:
Vacancies - University for Continuing Education Krems
Your application should include:
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Letter of motivation (max. two pages)
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Curriculum Vitae
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Certificates of degrees and transcripts
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Two letters of recommendation (with at least one from a person who has supervised you during a scientific project, e.g. like the completion of the diploma- / master thesis)
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A short research exposé (max. two pages) addressing the methodological research problem. Please find the instructions here: Research Expose
