The University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) is an internationally renowned centre of excellence for teaching and research in veterinary medicine as well as a sought-after partner for cooperation. The modern campus accommodates teaching and research facilities as well as the only veterinary teaching and research hospital in Austria and is the workplace of around 2,300 students and 1,400 staff. Vetmeduni distinguishes itself by striving for excellence in its teaching and research activities as well as in its service units and through its continuous dialogue with society.
The Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health seeks to appoint a Professor for “Herd Management with Focus on Digital Health Monitoring in Farm Animals” in accordance with the appointment procedure for university professors established by § 98 of the Austrian Universities Act 2002.
Grade: A1
Level of employment: 40 hours weekly
Length of employment: permanent
Envisaged Job Starting Date: October 2024
Deadline for applications: 10.11.2023
Reference number: 2023/0328
Field of activity
The core purpose of this role is the representation and further development of the subject of Herd Management with Focus on Digital Health Monitoring in Farm Animals in research and teaching. Establishing a distinct, internationally recognised research focus in the field is considered particularly important, as is encouraging and promoting young researchers. State- of-the-art research facilities, among others in the field of digital animal monitoring technologies, and outstanding opportunities for teaching and research are available with a view to achieving this aim.
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an own independent research programme. Sufficient external funding for the own research is required. The aim is to develop and shape a research profile in the field of health monitoring and health maintenance of livestock using new digital methods. The professorship is engaged in the development and validation of sensor based read-out systems and contributes profound expertise in the field of data management and data interpretation for veterinary medical issues. It maintains close collaboration with the veterinary community to prepare and support the application of these technical innovations in agricultural practices and in veterinary herd management.
This professorship is affiliated with the Department for Farm Animals and Veterinary Public Health, where it actively networks with expertise in the livestock sector and related fields. Within the newly planned Center for Veterinary System Transformation, it encompasses a broad range of "big data"-driven innovations in livestock management and collaborates interdisciplinary with the Precision Livestock Hub, as well as the E-Health Group of the Veterinary University, and technology-oriented partners.
In teaching, the successful candidate will coordinate and perform teaching and supervisory tasks in the Diploma Programme in Veterinary Medicine and will be responsible for the master’s programme Digitization in Animal Health Management – Precision Animal Health, which will start for the first time in the winter semester 2023/2024. Furthermore, she or he will perform teaching and supervisory tasks in the Bachelor/Master Programmes in Biomedical Sciences, as well as in postgraduate scientific training.
The job holder's responsibilities will also include working with university bodies and participation in national and international expert committees. Once appointed, the professor will also be expected to promote joint work within the department, with the university clinics, and with other internal and external facilities.
Required education, qualifications and experience
- Completed studies in veterinary medicine or agricultural science or natural sciences
- Completed relevant Doctorate / PhD or comparable scientific qualifications with a focus on herd management, specifically in digital health monitoring in livestock
- Evidence of excellent research in the field of digital data generation and management as well as transformation of knowledge into livestock assets
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting livestock-related digital data clusters
- Outstanding publication track record in line with the career level
- Evidence of having successfully obtained funding from domestic and international funding providers, and of having led projects conducted using those fundings
- Teaching qualifications and experience in supervising and training undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Proven experience in working collaboratively in translational teams and an international, interdisciplinary professional network
- Proven commitment to knowledge transfer to relevant national and international stakeholders (e.g. veterinary professionals, ministries, technology providers)
- Good command of English (B2)
Required general skills and abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Srong leadership and social skills
- A commercial and strategic mindset
- Decision-making ability and assertiveness
- Strong commitment to the continuing success and development of Vetmedun
Additional desired qualifications and skills
- Good command of German (non-German-speaking applicants are expected to reach at least level B1 within 2-3 years)
What we offer
- Top university: Vetmeduni is one of the leading academic education and research institutions in veterinary medicine in Europe
- Stable employer
- Attractive campus
- Personal and professional training and development opportunities
- Health Care
- Diversity- and family-friendly university culture
- Children’s day care and holiday care options
- Numerous attractive fringe benefits
- Employee events
Minimum salary
The minimum salary according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement for University Staff is EUR 5,826.50 gross per month (14 monthly salaries). A higher salary may be agreed during the appointment negotiations.
Applications
Application documents must include:
- Letter of application with a brief description of:
- Current research interests and research plans for the immediate future
- Previous and planned areas of focus in academic teaching and supervision of young researchers
- Curriculum vitae including:
- Information about “esteem factors” (e.g. experience as a publisher, functions in research societies or programme committees)
- List of lectures given including information about invited lectures at international conferences
- Information about projects funded by third parties, acquired either independently or in collaboration, stating topic, duration, origin, volume, own role in acquisition, as well as any inventions/patents
- List of academic teaching and supervised theses, especially doctoral theses
- Information about experience in organization, management and leadership
- List of publications including specification of five key publications which the applicant considers particularly relevant to the advertised position
- Further documents to prove the required education, qualifications and experience of the applicant
To apply for this position, please send your documents in English, noting the reference number 2023/0328, by e-mail to the Office of the Senate of the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna at berufungen@vetmeduni.ac.at. There is no fee for submitting applications.
Presentations and interviews with the candidates are scheduled for March 2024.
The Vetmeduni aims to increase the proportion of women among scientific and general university staff, especially in management positions, and therefore explicitly invites qualified women to apply. In the case of underrepresentation of women, female applicants who are equally suitable as the best-suited male competitor will be given priority, unless reasons relating to the person of a competitor prevail.
There is no fee required for submitting an application. Applicants have no entitlement to reimbursement of any travel or accommodation expenses they may incur as a result of the application procedure.
As a proud holder of the “hochschuleundfamilie” (“University and Family”) certificate, Vetmeduni welcomes applications from candidates with family responsibilities. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.
Translations into other languages are solely for information purposes. The version advertised
in the University Bulletin (Mitteilungsblatt) is the only one that is legally binding
For further information, please visit
www.vetmeduni.ac.at/en/infoservice/professorships
Contact for further information
Felizitas Delueg, MSc.
Büro für Kollegialorgane
+43 1 25077 - 1108
berufungen@vetmeduni.ac.at