Senior Scientist (pre-doc) (m/f/x)

The Medical University of Vienna, Center for Public Health / Department of Health Economics, is looking for a part-time Senior Scientist (pre-doc) (m/f/x), 20 hours per week, starting January 7, 2027. The position is fixed-term until September 30, 2030.

The successful candidate will contribute to the EU-Horizon-funded project SAMPO (Scalable approach to mental illness and self-harm prevention online).

Your Tasks

• Conduct diverse economic analyses, including economic evaluation, budget impact and equity analyses related to SAMPO.
• Prepare, collect and quantitatively analyse resource use, cost and health outcome data.
• Conduct literature and other source reviews.
• Participate in project meetings and collaborate with international partners.
• Support scientific outputs and dissemination of project results.
• Depending on experience, contribute to other departmental activities, including teaching. Joining the Doctoral Programme Public Health is supported.

Your Profile

• Master’s degree in health economics, economics, socioeconomics, health services research, public health or another relevant subject. Equivalent demonstrable training and research experience may also be considered.
• Excellent written and spoken English, at least C1.
• Strong quantitative data analysis skills using Excel, SPSS, Stata, SAS, R or similar.
• Readiness to contribute to research and teaching activities.
• Interest in interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research.
• Enthusiasm, teamwork and interest in skill development.
• Ability to manage tasks professionally to agreed deadlines.
• Previous research publications and experience with socioeconomic and health economic studies are positively valued.

Salary

The minimum monthly salary is EUR 1,888 gross, paid 14 times per year, for this part-time position under Uni-KV, salary group B1. Relevant previous experience and other job-related salary components may increase remuneration.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan, employee discounts and affordable staff restaurants.
• Childcare options and health promotion programmes.
• Public transport annual-pass subsidies and good transport connections.
• Internal training, coaching and counselling services.
• Flexible scheduling and telework of up to 40% may be available depending on job category and individual agreement.

Application

Apply by November 11, 2026 using the application form on the original vacancy page. Submit your resume, cover letter and, where applicable, diplomas and certificates. Applications by email are not accepted.

Interviews are planned for November 16–20, 2026. Shortlisted applicants will receive an invitation by email.

The Medical University of Vienna encourages qualified women to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses are welcome.

Questions about the position and application process: dhe@meduniwien.ac.at. Reference number: 624/26.

Apply using the application form