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Junior Physician Scientist (w/m/d) - Pädiatrische Onkologie

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Vienna St. Anna CCRI & St. Anna Kinderspital Full-time employee

The Physician Scientist Program at St. Anna Children’s Hospital and St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute offers dedicated physicians a unique opportunity to combine clinical practice with cutting-edge research. The goal is to train a new generation of experts who will lead both in patient care and in advancing pediatric oncology through scientific innovation.


This structured career program is designed for physicians aiming to pursue a dual role in clinical care and research, actively driving translational progress. It promotes early independence in research, supports third-party funding acquisition, and enhances the quality of clinical studies and innovative therapeutic approaches.


With a clear structure across two phases (total duration: 8 years), intensive mentoring by clinical and scientific experts,targeted leadership training, and an optional international component, the program provides optimal conditions for an outstanding career as a Physician Scientist in pediatric oncology.

 
 

Your responsibilities

  • Clinical care of pediatric oncology patients, including active participation in expert panels (e.g., tumor boards)
  • Planning, conducting, and publishing independent research projects in collaboration with a PI at the CCRI
  • Supervision of PhD students
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Participation in internal and external training sessions and conferences
  • Teaching activities
 
 

Your profile

  • Medical degree and license to practice medicine
  • Several years of research experience in oncology, lab experience is preferred
  • Willingness to contribute ideas to international research projects in the relevant field
  • Track record of scientific publications and successful acquisition of competitive third-party funding
  • Concept proposal for a research project
  • Excellent German skills required for clinical work
  • Fluent English and solid understanding of scientific terminology
 
 

Our offer

  • A challenging role in a meaningful, inspiring, and international environment
  • Time allocation: 50% clinical work and 50% protected research time, flexibly adjustable to project goals and needs
  • Structured training with a clear career perspective
  • Protected research time at a leading research institute
  • Modern lab infrastructure, individual mentoring, and access to core facilities & support services
  • Support with fellowship and grant applications through the Research Management Office
  • National and international networking opportunities
  • Great location in the center of Vienna with good public transport connections
 
 

Who we are

St. Anna Children’s Hospital
St. Anna Children’s Hospital is one of Austria’s leading pediatric institutions, affiliated with the Medical University of Vienna and the AKH Vienna. Children and adolescents receive interdisciplinary and individualized care, with a focus on modern medicine, psychosocial support, and respectful collaboration. The hospital combines medical excellence with holistic care, offering a demanding yet meaningful work environment. Diversity, equal opportunity, and collegial cooperation define our workplace culture.

St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute
The St. Anna Children's Cancer Research Institute (St. Anna CCRI) is located in the heart of Vienna, the most livable city in the world and one of the most important sites for biomedical research in Europe. St. Anna CCRI is a multidisciplinary and internationally networked center of excellence whose goal is to contribute to a sustainable
improvement in the cure rates of childhood and adolescent cancers through innovative research and development. Due to the close cooperation between clinic and research, St. Anna Children's Cancer Research offers the ideal environment for cutting-edge research at a high international level and its implementation in clinical practice.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing a work
environment of mutual respect to everyone without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.


Find more information here: stanna.at and ccri.at.

Your Application & Selection Process

Application Documents:

  • Proof of required qualifications: CV, doctoral certificate, additional training, and other credentials
  • List of publications and third-party funding (granted or applied)
  • Motivational letter
  • Concept for a research project with an innovative research question, translational relevance, rough planning (including summary, timeline, milestones), and feasibility
  • Contact details of 2 - 3 relevant scientific references

Selection Process:

  1. Screening and pre-selection based on defined core criteria
  2. Qualitative evaluation of the research proposal by a panel of representatives from St. Anna Children’s Hospital, St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute, and independent experts
  3. Hearing of top-ranked candidates by a committee of decision-makers from St. Anna Children’s Hospital, St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute, and external experts
  4. Negotiation and final selection of candidates

The annual gross salary is at least € 67.671,80 (full-time basis) and may be higher depending on relevant prior experience. On-call duties, night and Sunday shifts, and special class fees are compensated separately.

For questions, please contact: Univ.-Prof. DDr. Caroline Hutter, Medical Director, Phone: +43 1 40170 1251

Please upload your application as a single PDF file. All applications received by 30.11.2025 will be considered.

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