The
Diagnostic & Research Institute of Forensic Medicine
is looking for a
Tenure Track Professur für Forensische Bildgebung mit Schwerpunkt Angiographie
Identification number: DFI-GERMED-2025-003501
Application time:
10/30/2025
We are looking for an excellent specialist and researcher to expand our internationally renowned scientific and research agenda in the field of forensic medicine.
The successful candidate should be a proven expert in the field of forensic imaging with an emphasis on angiography and represent it in research, teaching and patient care.
The research field of forensic imaging plays a key role at the Diagnostic and Research Institute of Forensic Medicine. Excellent research conditions and modern infrastructure, for example a CT scanner next to the dissection room and a separate postmortem angiography unit, provide an optimal foundation for research. In addition, the division has an extensive network of national and international partners in science and industry that can be relied upon to initiate innovative projects and promote interdisciplinary exchange.
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:
- Innovatively advancing research in the field of forensic imaging with an emphasis on postmortem
angiography and pediatric angiography
- Regularly publishing scientific papers in the field of forensic imaging in general and angiography in
particular
- Designing, acquiring, implementing and managing funded research projects
- Establishing and leading a nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary team and
promoting junior researchers and clinicians
- Networking through national and international research collaborations
- Providing outpatient and inpatient care in the context of clinical forensic 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/science communication in the research area
Successful candidates must have the following qualifications:
- Degree in medicine and a relevant doctoral degree
- Authorization to practice as a specialist in forensic medicine or the equivalent qualification from
another country
- Extensive experience in the entire field of forensic medicine (especially clinical and postmortem
forensic medicine, forensic imaging, traffic medicine)
- Profound research expertise in the field of forensic imaging
- Proven track record of high impact publications and acquisition of third-party funding
- Experience in setting up and directing a scientific working group
- 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
- C2 level of proficiency in spoken and written German (Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages)
- C1 level of proficiency in spoken and written English (Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages)
The ideal candidate has the following profile:
- Proven track record of high-impact publications and acquisition of third-party funding in the field of
forensic imaging and postmortem angiography
- Proven track record of international networking
- Team player able to motivate colleagues and students
- Responsible work habits and problem-solving skills
- Empathy as well as good communication and social skills
- Management and leadership skills
- Gender and diversity skills
Entry date:
12/01/25
limited to 6 years
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 30 October 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: 24 November 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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