PostDoc Researcher in Biostatistics and Outcomes Research

Full-time PostDoc Researcher (6 years) in Biostatistics and Outcomes Research

Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria

We have an exciting job offering for a researcher at the postdoctoral level who has interest in methodological research in biostatistics and outcomes research, and in scientific communication. This is a full-time (40 hours/week) position for 6 years, with options to turn into a tenure-tracked position. The earliest possible starting date is January 7, 2026.

The successful applicant will work on the development and evaluation of methodologies for biostatistics and outcomes research. The applicant will be affiliated with the Institutes of Clinical Biometrics and Outcomes Research of the Center for Medical Data Science, Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Vienna), Austria, and will be jointly supervised by Prof. Georg Heinze and Prof. Tanja Stamm. Research interests should align with the spectrum of activities of the two institutes.

Information on the department

The researcher will be jointly integrated in the Institute of Outcomes Research and the Institute of Clinical Biometrics. Both institutes are sections of the Center for Medical Data Science at the MedUni Vienna. The institutes have an excellent track record in methodological and applied research in biostatistics and outcomes research and are embedded in a multi-disciplinary national and international network of collaboration partners.

Your profile:

• Completed studies in Data Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Health Sciences with a quantitative focus, or a comparable qualification with a relevant doctorate
• Experience in research and teaching
• Experience in the statistical analysis of complex medical data
• Interest in methodological research and scientific communication
• Interest in clinical patient-centric data
• Ability for analytical thinking
• Knowledge of R, SAS or similar programming environments

Specific duties will include:

• Research within ongoing projects and development of new project ideas
• Collaboration with other researchers: locally, nationally and internationally
• Independent teaching, examinations, and supervision of students
• Participation in evaluations and university administrative tasks

Further information:

• The Medical University of Vienna aims to increase the proportion of women, particularly in leadership roles and among academic staff, and therefore explicitly encourages qualified women to apply. Women will be given preference in cases of equal qualification.
• We welcome applications from people with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses and particularly encourage them to apply. If you have any questions, please contact the disability representative of the Medical University of Vienna. Information (in German) can be found at https://br-ap.meduniwien.ac.at/ueber-uns/behindertenvertrauenspersonen/
• Information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (in German) can be found at https://www.meduniwien.ac.at/datenschutz/bewerbungen

Application procedure:

• Please send us your complete application documents, consisting of a CV with complete list of publications, cover letter (introduction, qualifications, previous research results with references, future research plans, motivation for the application, 2 references we may contact), and certificates and diplomas as proof of the required qualifications.
• Indicate the Reference Number 838/25 in the subject line and send your documents by 29 December 2025 to: bewerbungen@meduniwien.ac.at

Info on salary

Salary will depend on experience (min. € 69.048.- gross salary per annum). The MedUni Vienna is an equal opportunity employer.

For informal inquiries please contact:

• Prof. Tanja Stamm, tanja.stamm@meduniwien.ac.at, +43-1-40400-16370, Head, Institute of Outcomes Research
• Prof. Georg Heinze, georg.heinze@meduniwien.ac.at, +43-1-40400-66890, Head, Institute of Clinical Biometrics