Die Universität von heute, für das Wissen von morgen
UMIT TIROL – Private University for Health Sciences and Technology GmbH – is an accredited and internationally recognised private university owned by the Province of Tyrol and the Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck, with its headquarters in Hall in Tyrol, Austria. In interdisciplinary teams, we conduct forward-looking research, innovative teaching and active knowledge transfer to society. As an important research and cooperation partner, the university also shapes regional development strategies. We offer our employees in research, teaching, technology and administration a lively, family-friendly and equal opportunity working environment with short decision-making processes and a wide range of opportunities.
UMIT TIROL – Private University for Health Sciences and Technologies (UMIT TIROL for short) is an internationally recognised private university owned by the Province of Tyrol and the Leopold Franzens University of Innsbruck, with its headquarters in Hall in Tirol, Austria. With over 1,500 students, it is one of the largest private universities in Austria.
The Institute of Public Health, Medical Decision Making and Health Technology Assessment (Head: Univ.-Prof. Dr. Uwe Siebert) of the Department of Public Health, Health Services Research and Health Technology Assessment is currently seeking to appoint a
Junior Scientist / PhD candidate in the areas of Public Health, Health Sciences, or Health Education
to commence as soon as possible and initially limited to two years in full-time or part-time (100%, 75% or 50%); an extension is possible and is being sought. The position is associated with the Institute’s research projects in Public Health and Health & Life Sciences and initially limited to two years. An extension is possible and is being sought.
Your tasks:
- participation in the Institute’s national and international research projects in the areas of Public Health, Health & Life Sciences and Health Education
- conducting scientific analyses, including contributing to scoping reviews and systematic reviews
- involvement in the development and preparation of educational materials in the areas of Public Health, Climate-related Health, and Environmental Health
- involvement in teaching and educational organization, for example, in the areas of Public Health and Health Data & Decision Science, the UMIT TIROL Academy Program, and in continuing education measures
- involvement in the preparation of scientific publications and in applications for research funding
Your profile:
- Ccompleted university degree (master’s degree) in public health, health & life science, health education, or a related field.
- strong communication skills and the ability to translate scientific content into practice-oriented educational formats tailored to health sector audiences
- good knowledge of epidemiology, quantitative methods in Public Health
- good written and oral English language skills
- a high level of motivation, analytical and conceptual thinking, initiative, and teamwork skills
We offer you:
- opportunity to develop your own research focus in a highly motivated and interdisciplinary team
- opportunity for further scientific qualification (e.g., doctorate at UMIT TIROL) within the framework of the international qualification model of UMIT TIROL.
- opportunity for national and international network building
- flexible and family-friendly working hours
- continuing education and training opportunities as part of the continuing education program for scientists at the Department
The salary is based on the salary group scheme of UMIT TIROL and amounts to at least € 2.950,00 (full-time basis) for junior scientist). An overpayment is possible depending on qualifications and experience.
UMIT TIROL values diversity and therefore welcomes all applications – regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. The university is also committed to promoting women in science and therefore expressly encourages qualified women to apply.
Please submit your application with the usual documents (letter of motivation, curriculum vitae, references) until Dec 15th, 2025 exclusively in electronic form https://bewerbermanagement.net/4dcda
For further information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Uwe Siebert (public-health@umit-tirol.at, phone: +43-50-8648-3930).
UMIT TIROL – Private Universität für Gesundheitswissenschaften und -technologie GmbH, Eduard-Wallnöfer-Zentrum 1,
6060 Hall in Tirol, Österreich, T +43-50-8648-3922
Informationen zum Datenschutz finden Sie unter www.umit-tirol/datenschutz
